Two in 10 employers are thinking about introducing group critical illness cover, according to research from Broadstone.
The consultant’s second UK Employee Benefits landscape report surveyed 200 organisations and found there had been a small drop (16% to 14%) in the number of employers offering critical illness cover since 2023.
However 20% of those quizzed said were either definitely introducing it or considering introducing it.
The report also found that 45% of respondents said they currently offered critical illness as a voluntary benefit and 12% said they planned to put a voluntary option in place for employees in the next three years.