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Rising depression rates for young adults mean employers ‘must manage the problem’
Employers should have a plan to look after all employees at all levels in the wake rising levels of depression among the UK population during the pandemic, according to Towergate Health &...
Read moreFull magnitude of mental health issues will only be felt on return to work – RedArc
RedArc is warning the full magnitude of the pandemic's effect on the mental health of employees will only be witnessed when they start returning to work. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness week,...
Read moreStress and anxiety ranks as top health and wellbeing concern – Grid
Stress and anxiety is the biggest issue for most people with health and wellbeing concerns, according to research from risk industry body Grid. The research shows of the four in five employees...
Read moreEight in 10 asset managers have no wellbeing strategy – Howden
While the vast majority of asset managers do not have a formal wellbeing strategy in place despite offering private medical, life insurance and income protection, according to Howden Employee Benefits and Wellbeing....
Read moreMental health becomes largest source of IP claims at Zurich
The proportion of mental illness income protection (IP) claims Zurich received doubled in 2020. The insurer revealed more than one in four (27%) IP claims were triggered by mental health conditions last...
Read moreInsurers and actuaries commission diabetes risk research
Insurers and reinsurers are partnering with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and the University of Leicester to produce an up to date understanding of the risks of diabetes. It is...
Read moreLawyers urge employers to be clear on sick pay and health benefits from day one
Employers should be as clear as possible with employees about sick pay and health insurance benefits from day one, according to employment lawyers. Melanie Stancliffe, partner at law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish,...
Read moreIPipeline sees 10% rise in intermediary protection sales
IPipeline has witnessed 10% growth in intermediary protection sales year-on-year through its adviser platforms. The firm's Q1 data reveals new business volumes were up 10% during the first three months of 2021...
Read moreLong-term absence will worsen as missed treatments and lengthy waiting lists hit – analysis
There is a bubble waiting to burst for employers in the form of increased long-term absence rates due to growing numbers of employees not accessing treatments during the pandemic. Steve Herbert, head...
Read moreFCA: Protection complaints down 25,000 but PMI issues continue rising
There has been a dramatic 29% fall in complaints about protection insurance products, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Analysis of the complaints data shows there were 61,834 complaints...
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