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Employers should support staff who catch the Omicron and other variants of Covid-19 as early as possible as long Covid can arise from even initially mild infections. The advice came from Working...

Advisers have told Health & Protection they are "cracking on" and doing the best they can as the Omicron variant surges through the country and contributes to another record day of Covid...

Mattioli Woods is expecting to hit the acquisition trail for bolt on buys and more "substantial" purchases over the near and longer term. The advice business confirmed it was still in the...

The UK government has been urged not to forget about people with long term conditions such as cancer and long Covid as NHS staff are redeployed to ensure all adults receive a...

The Worldwide Broker Network has appointed Liz Yovich as member relations manager. Yovich (pictured) will join WBN on 4 January from WBN member firm IMA Global Risk & Benefits, where for seven...

Canada Life has launched its virtual health and wellbeing services to its home finance customers. The WeCare service provides round the clock access to professionals who can provide virtual GP appointments, mental...

Insurers are taking Christmas celebrations virtual or postponing parties until the New Year in response to the new rules which came into effect this week aimed at curbing the spread of the...

Legal & General has launched an HR communication toolkit aimed at helping employers boost the value of employee benefits and wellbeing. The six-step guide, including templates, examples and checklists, has been developed...

Employers should be using phased returns over 12 weeks or more for workers suffering from long Covid, as an insurer has revealed a significant jump in claims for the condition. Last week...

Partners& has acquired employee benefits adviser Health Matters (UK) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Coventry-based Health Matters was founded in 1999 and employs 11 people who will now all be integrated into...