Employee Benefits
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New head of employee benefits and wellbeing for Howden in Italy
Howden has appointed Cesare Lai as head of employee benefits and wellbeing for Howden in Italy. Enrico Nanni, chief commercial…
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Bahrain to implement medical insurance scheme for expats
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) and Aon Bahrain have signed an agreement on the implementation of a health insurance…
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Insurtech Yokahu partners with Caribbean brokers on parametric hurricane protection
Insurtech Yokahu has launched strategic partnerships with four insurance brokers based in the Caribbean. The insurtech uses parametric underwriting and…
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MAXIS GBN partners with MindCo on mental health and smoking addiction
MAXIS GBN has partnered with a California-based digital health company that specialises in improving mental health and tackling smoking addiction…
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Risk managers and insurers have critical role to play in healthcare revolution: Generali
Risk managers, their companies and insurers have a key role to play in the ambitious plan to radically improve the…
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New head of Generali Employee Benefits
Generali has announced a number of key appointments at Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) and its global business lines unit. Ludovic…
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Positive growth for UK group risk market, says Swiss Re
The UK group risk market has “raised its game” and continued to show positive growth last year, according to Swiss…
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Digital EHS tools will offset ‘great resignation’ predicts Verdantix
The use of digital tools used to keep essential environmental, health and safety (EHS) operations functioning during the pandemic –…
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Business development leadership team promotions for MAXIS GBN in Americas
MAXIS Global Benefits Network has announced a series of promotions in its business development leadership team in the Americas, aimed…
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Scor in largest ever longevity transaction
SCOR has completed its largest ever longevity transaction, a £5.5bn deal with Lloyds Banking Group Pensions Trustees covering the liabilities…
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Musculoskeletal conditions most costly claims driver for multinationals, says MAXIS GBN
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the most costly claims driver for multinational employers worldwide, accounting for 12% of private medical claims…
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Pandemic boosts resilience and breaks down mental health taboos, finds AXA study
Covid-19 has caused widespread damage to mental wellbeing but has increased personal resilience, finds a new study from AXA, which…
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Stealth Partner Group launches captive solution for US healthcare costs
US stop-loss general agency Stealth Partner Group has launched a captive solution for employer healthcare costs. According to Stealth Partner…
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New US travel medical insurance product from International Medical Group
International Medical Group (IMG) has launched a new travel medical insurance offering for US employers and employees that provides accident…
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Allianz Global Benefits adds Spanish healthcare specialist to network
Sanitas, a leading healthcare specialist in Spain, has joined the Allianz Global Benefits Network. Sanitas and Allianz Global Benefits have…
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EU publishes draft rules for gig-economy workers
The European Commission (EC) has published draft legislation on employment practices within the ‘gig economy’. The legislative changes are designed…
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Employee wellbeing is a key competitive advantage, GVNW members told
Employees who are happy in their work and really identify with their company can be up to four times more…
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Sedgwick to launch new benefits services during 2022
Technology solutions company Sedgwick is to launch new and enhanced productivity and benefits services in international markets throughout 2022. According…
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Worldwide Broker Network appoints global employee benefits practice leader
Alan Fergusson has been appointed as global employee benefits practice leader at the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN). The network said…
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US commercial rates continue to climb but at increasingly slow pace
The cost of US commercial insurance continues to rise but the increases moderated again in the third quarter, according to…
