Group protection briefings

Our regular briefings are designed to keep you up to speed with the latest changes and proposed changes to legislation in the pensions world.

  • 2026

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    Employee benefits briefing, October 2026 – The ‘Keep Britain Working’ Initiative

    In response, the government has backed the Keep Britain Working Review, an independent review chaired by Sir Charlie Mayfield, which calls for a more proactive approach to workplace health. In this briefing, we explore the Review’s key recommendations, what they mean for employers and how employee benefits can help organisations…

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    Employee benefits briefing, October 2026

    As part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, larger employers are expected to be required to introduce Menopause Action Plans from spring 2027. While there is still time to prepare, now is a good opportunity to review your existing policies, wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits arrangements. Our latest Employee Benefits…

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    Employee benefits briefing, Q3 2026

    In this briefing, our specialists explain what zero-hours reforms could mean for employee benefits.

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    Group protection briefing, Q2 2026

    In December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 received royal assent and is due to be implemented in 2026 and 2027. In this briefing – the first of three discussing various areas of the Act – we explain the changes to statutory sick pay which came into effect in April…

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    Employee briefing, February 2026

    In this briefing, our specialists explain how it’s possible to extend your employee benefit package and potentially reduce your premiums at the same time.

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    Group protection briefing, Q3 2025

    From April 2027, unused pension and death benefits will be subject to inheritance tax (IHT). In this briefing, we explain the oncoming tax rules and provide key takeaways for pension scheme trustees and employers.

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    Group protection briefing, Q2 2025

    In this briefing, we outline the disability benefit cuts and freezes proposed in the Spring Budget, and explain how group income protection can help employers mitigate at least some of the impact.

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    Group protection briefing, Q1 2025

    This briefing provides an overview of complimentary wellbeing services included with group protection policies such as life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover.

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    Group protection briefing, Q3 2024

    In our first group protection briefing, we discuss employee benefits such as life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover. And we outline why it makes sense to review these benefits on a regular basis and work with a specialist consultant.

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