Cameron Roberts

Provider, Aviva, has found small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face “significant barriers” to provide workplace health and rehabilitation services to employees.

Research from insurer, MetLife UK, has revealed that 88% of business owners are concerned about the impact of long-term employee sickness.

Advisory practice, HFMC Wealth, has become the newest member of the industry body for group risk, GRiD.

Research released by Towergate Employee Benefits has shown that 39% of employers believe their employees understand the full range of benefits provided to them.

Insurtech, UnderwriteMe, has released its Protection Platform Pulse Report, which analysed customers insights from its Protection Platform.

Cancer navigation specialist, Reframe Cancer, has released data which showed many cancer carers felt pressure to return to work and sought pastures-new when takin on the role of carer.

Protection industry experts have come together to launch the inaugural Business Protection Focus week, taking place online from 2-6 June, 2025.

Technology provider, Iress, has announced that it has added The Exeter’s Real Life product to its portal The Exchange.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released guidance for retail banks in dealing with vulnerable customers, highlighting bereavement and power of attorney (PoA) as key areas for improvement.

The NHS waiting list continued its decline in February 2025, according to data from NHS England the list now stands at 7.4 million patients.

Technology provider, iPipeline, has announced the appointment of Rachel Edwards as its new managing director.

COVER is pleased to announce the shortlists for its COVER Customer Care Awards 2025.

GRiD, the industry body for group risk, has released data which showed employers and employees believe there is a lack to state support for employee health and wellbeing.

Research by employee benefits provider, Unum UK, showed a disconnect between employees and employers regarding the impact of workplace health and wellbeing.

Business process and outsourcing provider, Black Mountain Group (BMG), has announced the launch of Black Mountain Employee Benefits (BMEB).

Technology provider, Iress, has released its 2024 results, which show growth across revenue streams for the service.

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) has announced a partnership with 4C Platform to build an online tool to assist with the Private Medical Insurance (PMI) sales journey in the UK.

Financial services tech provider, YuLife, has released research which indicates women are falling behind men in workplace wellbeing.

Group Risk Development (GRiD) has released research which indicates 31% of employers intend to increase employee benefits to support staff.

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced the dates for its annual Income Protection Action Week (IPAW). The event will take place on 22 September, 2025.