Unum

Unum has announced it will increase the number of staff on its sales team who work face to face with brokers in a bid to grow the UK protection market.

Employers must do more to address musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace says Unum's Andrew Potterton.

Unum has urged the government to improve take-up of income protection (IP) through four key steps including channels such as the Money Advice Service (MAS) raising awareness of sickness absence.

Unum's chief marketing officer Marco Forato tells COVER how it the insurer is moving its focus from straight protection sales to an holistic look at employee wellbeing.

Misconceptions about mental health are hampering the treatment of the subject by employers. Joy Reymond explains how they can improve their approach.

Employees who feel cared for are 27% more likely to stay with their current employer for over five years, compared to those who feel adequately or poorly looked after, research finds.

Unum has launched a group income protection (group IP) product for companies preparing for pension auto-enrolment.

Unum has launched an early intervention helpline to help employers and employees tackle health issues at an early stage and reduce sickness absence.

Employers should play a greater role in educating workers about financial risks and facilitating access to protection products, according to Demos.

The Finance Bill's announcement that tax relief will be introduced for employees referred to occupational therapy is to be "welcomed"; Unum has said.