group risk

Intermediaries are overwhelmingly (91%) in favour of commission options in the group insurance market, Canada Life Group Insurance has said.

Aviva has appointed new director for health and group risk at its UK business.

The industry knows group risk benefits are valuable, but does anyone else? The sector needs an image boost to thrive, says Peter Fenner.

Some providers are increasingly targeting workplace and employer based routes to market. Is this going to become more common and should advisers be doing more in this area?

Early intervention on employee absence can markedly increased return to work rates, according to Legal & General.

Is the public really unaware of protection products and their benefits?

Aviva has called on the government to offer incentives to employers who offer workplace health and rehabilitation services to address sickness absence.

Employers underestimate the importance of the benefits they offer staff after new research revealed half of employees would move jobs for better benefits.

The group risk market has begun to recover from the effects of recession although income protection is still in decline, according to Swiss Re.

NEST (the National Employment Savings Trust) could open the door to expansion of the group life market, according to new research.