Employee Benefits
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Employers should record impact of staff absence on business, says GRiD
One third of UK employers do not record the impact of sickness absence on their business, according to a new…
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Workers comp rates expected to keep falling in US
Despite looming economic uncertainty, experts say the US workers compensation insurance market will likely remain profitable throughout 2023 and rates…
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Zurich North America launches sustainability-focused captive
Zurich North America has launched a group captive that will offer auto, general liability and workers compensation coverage, while optimising…
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MGU launches medical stop loss protected cell captive
Xchange Benefits, a managing general underwriter owned by Ambac Financial, has launched a protected cell captive that will provide medical…
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Employers lack understanding of staff health and wellbeing needs: Towergate
Less than a third of employers at 29% said they have a good understanding of the health and wellbeing needs…
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The future is here. The future is now.
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? And what a plan – and a monumental journey –…
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Companies struggling to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
Organisations are under pressure from customers, employees and investors to address inequalities, remove disparities and combat climate change, yet one…
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N2G revisited: Two years on and Generali joint venture is growing in strength
Q: What was the rationale for the formation of N2G, from Generali’s perspective? Filippo Cinelli (FC): The US market represents…
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German firm Gossler, Gobert & Wolters joins Brokerslink
Brokerslink has added German affiliate Gossler, Gobert & Wolters (GGW) to its global network. GGW, which is the oldest insurance…
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Health insurance demand and inflation to drive Dutch growth
The Netherlands’ general insurance industry will grow to €77.6bn in 2026, driven by increased demand for health insurance and rising…
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Global healthcare benefit costs continue to rise, finds WTW survey
Global healthcare benefit costs are predicted to reach their highest level in nearly 15 years, according to a survey of…
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Lockton launches people solutions business
Lockton has relaunched its employee benefits business as Lockton People Solutions. The broker said the move was designed to better…
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US hospitality benefits captive launched by Hub International
Hub International has launched a benefits captive for hospitality employers in the US, and those with cross-border operations in Canada.…
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New Japanese partner for Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions network
Sompo Himawari Life Insurance (SHL), the life insurance company of Sompo Holdings in Japan, has joined the Zurich Global Employee…
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Howden continues French expansion with Théorème acquisition
Howden is set to buy French corporate insurance broker Théorème for an undisclosed fee as it continues expansion in France…
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MAXIS GBN partners with Spanish critical health insurance solutions provider
MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has formed a new partnership with Spanish health insurance solutions provider Further Group. Under…
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Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions partners with Gulf Insurance Group in Middle East
Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS) has formed a regional partnership with Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), to offer comprehensive pan-Middle…
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Workers comp market remains competitive at mid-year for US buyers
Workers compensation rates were flat during mid-year renewals as the line of business remains one of the most desirable and…
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Firms name employee loyalty as top benefit from health and wellbeing services
Greater loyalty has emerged as the leading benefit of providing employees with health and wellbeing services, according to a new…
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US stop-loss report to support self-funding employers in complex healthcare market
A new report into the US stop-loss market has highlighted the issues faced by employers that self-fund employee benefit plans,…