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Herbert warns employers not to ride out recession by axing workplace benefits
It would be a mistake if employers seek to ride out the upcoming recession by axing their employee benefits offerings, according to Steve Herbert, wellbeing and benefits director at Partners&. Herbert said...
Read moreConsumer Duty did not explicitly ban loaded premiums, but it may as well have – Müdd
I have heard the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty described in many ways. This ranges from “unnecessary meddling”, to which I do not subscribe, to the “Retail Distribution Review mark II...
Read moreSupporting line managers to talk about periods in the workplace – Bupa
Bupa has launched a new bitesize academy module on supporting line managers to talk about period health, as part of the Bupa Academy for workplace health and wellbeing. Stigma around period...
Read moreBank of England predicts 13% inflation and year-long recession
The Bank of England is predicting UK inflation will hit just over 13% in the fourth quarter of the year which will coincide with the country entering a year-long recession. In a...
Read moreBupa adds 150,000 customers, reorganises IPMI business and ups premiums
Bupa has added 150,000 customers across UK its private medical insurance (PMI), health trusts, dental and cash plans products in 2022. Meanwhile the Bupa Global international PMI business has returned to profitability...
Read moreFCA expects AR regime to cost firms £7.6m per year
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects implementing its appointed representative (AR) regime overhaul to cost the financial services sector around £7.6m per year. It anticipates larger firms taking the highest expense with...
Read morePeppy offers gender-specific health services to Lockton clients
Digital health app Peppy has partnered with global insurance consultant Lockton to offer gender-specific health services for the employees of its UK-based clients. Through Peppy’s app, employees of Lockton clients can access...
Read moreMilliman and Turquoise Health combine to analyse health price transparency data
US global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman has agreed a strategic alliance with price transparency platform Turquoise Health. The firms said they are working together to harness newly published price transparency data...
Read moreFCA requires firms to investigate and report AR history
Principal firms must investigate the history of their appointed representatives (AR) including other principal firms they worked for and why their previous relationship came to an end. The requirements are being introduced...
Read morePunter Southall Aspire promotes Taylor to MD of employee benefits business
David Taylor has been promoted to managing director of Punter Southall Aspire's employee benefits business. Taylor (pictured) joined the firm back in February to lead its health and protection practice. He joined...
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