Advisers and employee benefits consultants have said they expect private testing for Covid-19 to become a product feature of corporate healthcare plans in future. PCH managing director Claire Ginnelly points out that...
Advisers have praised insurers for the speed at which they have reacted to the Covid crisis, by offering flexible benefits, premium holidays and potential rebates. PCH managing director Claire Ginnelly says the...
The FCA has confirmed the delay to the implementation of post-retirement investment pathways that could have nudged investors now in secure cash investments into equities and other risky assets. In January the...
RedArc nurses has seen a change in the support they provide since the escalation of the Covid crisis in the UK. RedArc says it has seen increase called from policyholders and their...
Jonathan Reynolds, the former shadow economic secretary to the Treasury, has been named as Shadow Secretary of State for Workplace and Pensions, replacing Margaret Greenwood. Sir Keir Starmer, the new leader of...
The Hymans Robertson Foundation has launched a new hardship fund for charities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 50 charities already supported by this foundation can apply for additional help via...
Bupa UK has confirmed that customers who have medical treatment cancelled as a result of the Covid crisis will be in line for potential rebates. As a mutual organisation the health insurer...
Punter Southall Aspire’s chief executive Steve Butler has co-authored a new business book, looking at how firms can support mid-life workers. The book, Midlife Review: A guide to work, wealth and wellbeing is...
Lisa Mundy has been appointed as the BESTrustee representative on the Mercer Master Trust board. In this role, Mundy will lead the administration and communications sub-committee. Mundy has 28 years of experience in...
Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to prioritise health and wellbeing benefits during the Covid crisis. Although many firms are under financial pressure, the advisory groups warns that suspending health and...
