International

Most employees in the UK and US have felt the need for mental health support at work, with American staff most in need. However, mental health stigmas still appeared as some workers...

A clinic has been banned from claiming that an electromagnetic treatment can produce “immediate and lasting” pain relief for chronic and acute conditions. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the claimed pain...

UnitedHealthcare Global is entering the German market through the launch of BeHealthy Deutschland expatriate insurance plans. The launch follows the international health insurer's entry into the European market in the UK in...

Canadian health and life insurer Manulife has launched “Fuel Up Fridays”, a new initiative aimed at supporting the wellbeing of its global team. Starting this Friday (10 September), Manulife will dedicate the...

Global insurance group Discovery has allocated a further £155m (R3.1bn) towards Covid-related claims and policy lapses, including almost £20m at its UK-based insurers Vitality Health and Vitality Life. However, despite this further...

Benefitfocus has appointed Ana Perez as chief marketing officer (CMO). Perez will be responsible for all of the US benefits technology platform's aspects of marketing — with a focus on driving brand...

Sports goods supplier Nike has given staff at its Oregon corporate headquarters a week off to support their mental health. Taking to LinkedIn to confirm the move, Matt Marazzo, senior manager for...

Zurich Australia and New Zealand is introducing a gender affirmation policy which includes paid leave to support its gender diverse workforce. The insurer's new policy provides transgender and gender diverse team members...

US benefits technology platform Benefitfocus has added a number of options from American Public Life Insurance Company (APL) to its offering. Services added include accident cover, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, cancer...

Kevin Melton has joined International Medical Group (IMG) as global head of international private medical insurance (IPMI) with the provider looking to expand its market reach. Melton left Axa Global where he...