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Why data is the new frontier for employee benefits
The increasing digitisation of society and business in recent years has ushered in a new wave of processes and ways of working. The wide adoption of smartphones, GPS devices, wearables, and social media is capturing more information than ever before, …
Striking the right balance between freedom of choice and paternalism
In general, paternalism mostly has negative connotations, being interpreted as authoritarian, restrictive or limiting liberty. This view is somewhat softened in a work environment, with notions of ‘being provided for’ or even benevolence. Nevertheles …
Encouraging male staff to be proactive about their health
Men are more likely to delay appointments, are less likely to talk about their health with their employer and are more likely to die before reaching retirement age. Businesses can and should help their male staff take a more active role in their well …
High inflation and a looming recession in some countries are putting businesses, many of which might be still recovering from the pandemic, under pressure. Directors and officers need to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid liability risks in ca …
Parametric insurance – or indexed-based insurance – is becoming an increasingly popular alternative risk transfer solution among insurance buyers. Traditional insurance is struggling to keep pace with a fast-changing risk landscape. Increasing premiu …
Product recall underwriters flag concern about recent large loss events
Expensive product recall events, where whole food processing plants were closed for a considerable time, have highlighted the catastrophic loss potential in the product recall/contamination space. It is therefore highly likely that, at renewal, under …