Group Risk

MetLife UK has appointed Phil Jeynes as head of individual protection, succeeding Rich Horner in the role. The provider said Jeynes (pictured) will be pivotal in leading the distribution strategy while aligning...

Ensuring a client stayed in work by bringing everyone together was critical to support a customer who had attempted suicide three times and regarded work as her happy place. To mark St...

A group protection insurance solution is necessary to tackle the UK's impending social care crisis, according to Johnny Timpson. Last week, writing in Health & Protection Tony Müdd, divisional director development and...

Santé Group has acquired Myles Fitness, an employee wellbeing app designed to track activity, boost engagement and reward employees. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed while app founders Toby...

Benefex and Benify have launched Benifex, a combined brand following the merger of the two companies last year.  Benifex is a global rewards and benefits, supporting more than 3,000 organisations in more than...

MetLife UK has altered Adrian Matthews's new job title to UK deputy CEO from UK deputy general manager. In December 2024 MetLife UK revealed it was promoting Matthews and Horner to UK...

The £2.7m hit from the autumn Budget's employer national insurance contribution (NIC) hike has meant Housing21 is exploring whether it needs two life assurers, revisiting its group income protection offering and looking...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has announced that Abby Thomas is stepping down as CEO and Chief Ombudsman.  Thomas (pictured) who is stepping down with immediate effect, joined the FOS in October 2022....

Canada Life has appointed Chris Morgan as head of product and proposition strategy within its protection business Morgan has 15 years’ experience in the group protection and employee benefits market, having led...

Perci Health has expanded its virtual cancer clinic to integrate new clinical capabilities, including new cancer prevention programmes and early detection services. The firm said by integrating prevention and early intervention into...