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Safeguarding basic benefits such as medical insurance and pensions has created a better sense of security among Ikea's workers in the pandemic. This is according to Ulrika Biesèrt, global people and culture...

LV= is extending both its payment break and premium and cover reduction options until the end of the year. The measures are available for a maximum of six months and customers who...

More than two in three workers are worried about a loss of earnings due to injury or illness such as Covid, according to research from health and protection insurer The Exeter. The...

Improving employee wellbeing has a direct link to how firms perform, according to a survey from global professional services firm Aon. The research, conducted in partnership with IPSOS, reveals improvements to employee...

Almost two thirds of firms offer employees some kind of insurance protection benefit, according to the latest CIPD/Simplyhealth Health and Wellbeing at Work survey report. The report shows 64% of firms offer...

Global financial assistance product provider CPP Group has appointed Carl Carter as CEO of its UK business. Carter (pictured) succeeds retiring UK MD Michael Whitfield who will remain with CPP Group, taking...

Private healthcare should be seen as an ally rather than competition to the NHS, according to Stuart Scullion, the outgoing executive chairman of the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII). Scullion...

Global data science and digital health company Holmusk has bought UK-based mental health predictive analytics provider Otsuka Health Solutions (OHS). Holmusk says the acquisition from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe will deepen its footprint...

International employee benefits network Maxis Global Benefits Network has launched interactive health and wellness reporting tools for its multinational clients. The firm has launched two  interactive dashboards – the OneWorld Visual, the...

LV= is updating its underwriting approach so people with chronic medical conditions including severe respiratory conditions, heart and lung diseases, and cancer can apply more easily. As a result of the lowered...