News

Coronavirus; Can an Employer Cancel Staff Insurance & Benefits Package?

Employee Benefits intermediary Howden has today warned employers to think very carefully before cancelling or lapsing their Employee Benefits offerings during the coronavirus crisis. The warning comes as many employers approach their annual Employee Benefits […]

News

RAC Reaction to Govt Smart Motorways Action Plan

In response to the publication of the smart motorway safety evidence stocktake and action plan, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Two-thirds of drivers tell us that they believe permanently removing the hard shoulder compromises […]

Insurance Brokers

Aviva Launches No Frills Life Cover, Aims to Win Over Reluctant Consumers

Once upon a time, a man from the Pru walked the streets of Britain, collecting small amounts of cash every week, which paid out a lump sum if the worst happened. That man vanished in […]

Household Insurance

Survey Finds 25% of Brits Have NO Savings At All

Falling values of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and contractual sick pay are leaving millions of Brits exposed if they are unable to work due to illness or injury, finds Cirencester Friendly Society,the Income Protection specialist. […]

News

New Parents Overlook Insurance Cover, Says Aviva Survey

Vital financial protection is being overlooked by UK couples embarking on parenthood for the first time according to new research by insurer Aviva, which reveals that an average of £1,645 is spent preparing for the […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Zurich Plans Growth Strategy; Focus on Commercial, Plus Insurtech Gains

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has outlined ambitious new financial targets for 2020-2022, during which it will enrich its retail offering and focus on increasing the customer base, while further improving the quality of its commercial […]

Opinion

Opinion: Green Number Plates Are Virtue Badges for Electric Mr Toads

Latest from the Editor’s keyboard; The news that the UK government plans to consult on introducing green coloured number plates for electric vehicles – plus a handful of hydrogen cars – is a trivial piece […]