Month: November 2025

HBC Group expands into Nordics with Danish agency DUAN acquisition

HBC Group, one of the leading insurance intermediary groups in the German-speaking region, has expanded its international marine expertise and Nordic market footprint with the acquisition of DUPI Underwriting Agencies Nordics A/S (DUAN). DUAN, a Danish underwriting agency based in…

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Are you confident your investment manager will deliver?

Compare your current discretionary growth manager against 20+ peers on performance, sustainability, stewardship and fees.

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Getting the best from your multi-asset manager

How BW’s independent review helped Foresters Financial refresh a 10-year manager relationship and secure £500k in annual savings.

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Working-age mortality in the UK: what insurers need to know

Our analysis highlights changing cause-of-death patterns at working ages with practical implications for life and protection writers.

Access Uncertain for New Injectable PrEP as the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Open Enrollment Begins

This analysis examines access to, and consumers ability to find information on, a new twice annual long-acting PrEP drug during the first ACA open enrollment period since its approval. Despite the drug widely being considered a major advance, early evidence…

2025 California Health Benefits Survey

The survey provides an in-depth look at trends in employer-sponsored coverage in California, including premiums, cost sharing, offer rates, and employer strategies to manage costs and access to care, including comparisons to the nation overall.

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Driving resolutions during a complex scheme wind-up

How BW restored momentum, resolved legacy admin issues and completed the wind-up of a £700m DC scheme with 10,000+ members.

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How to unlock true value from workplace pensions

Workplace pensions hold more potential than most employers realise – they can become a powerful driver of employee wellbeing, engagement and long-term value.

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New Fair Deal for the LGPS: worth the wait?

After years of anticipation, the new LGPS consultation on Scheme Improvements (Access and Protections) is here – a positive step, though not without challenges.

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UK with-profits funds 2025: investment performance and strategy report

Our 12th annual UK with-profits funds report analyses performance, asset allocation and manager oversight across 82 funds from 21 insurers, representing around £185bn in assets.