Insurance Guides

We've created an extensive range of guides designed to give you as much information about the products you're interested in. Regularly updated and added to, we hope that the information we've created provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need.

What are the latest private medical insurance trends?

Discover the latest trends in private medical insurance through Vitality's Health Claims Insight report

Why dental cover is a must-have for employees

Discover the must-have benefits of dental insurance for employees—improving oral health, reducing absenteeism, and ensuring comprehensive care.

What optional extras are worth adding to business health insurance?

Enhance your business health insurance with valuable optional extras to benefit your employees and boost your bottom line.

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Can my limited company pay for health insurance?

Your limited company can pay for your health insurance, but you must consider the tax implications and policy choice. Here's our guide to the essentials.

Workplace well-being initiatives for remote workers

Remote working can present health and well-being challenges. How can your business create workplace well-being initiatives to support remote workers?

What's the difference between company medical insurance and a cash plan?

What’s the difference between company medical insurance and a cash plan? Here’s our guide to the main differences.

How flexible working supports employee wellbeing

Flexible working has many benefits for your team and business. Here’s how it can support your employees' wellbeing.

How to support well-being for remote workers

Remote working can positively impact employee well-being. However, there are downsides. How can your business support well-being for remote workers?

What does a business health insurance broker do?

Here is why it pays to work with a business health insurance broker.

A guide to business health insurance underwriting

Health insurance underwriting impacts your premium and claims experience. Here's our guide to the 3 main types of business health insurance underwriting.

Getting the right financial protection for your family

Our guide to the financial protection policies families should consider.

Employee health insurance

Our guide to employee health insurance for businesses in the UK.

How can summer affect employee mental health?

Summer brings opportunities to spend more time outside but can also negatively impact mental health. How could summer impact employee mental health?

Choosing the right health insurance for your small business

This guide provides information to help you find the right health policy for your small business.

Should the size of your team impact the benefits you offer?

Employee benefits can show your commitment to employee well-being. Should the size of your team impact the benefits you offer? We consider the options.

Why do I need advice about employee benefits?

Employee benefits help you support your team and business goals. What are the advantages of getting expert advice on employee benefits?

How are your employees' eyes?

Understand where its your duty as an employer to look after your employee's eye health and understand the health risks.

Travel and health insurance for business travel

Here's our guide to international health insurance to help you make the right choice for your employees.

Death in service benefits

This guide explains how death-in-service benefits work.

Best Business Health Insurance Providers in the UK

Who are the best business health insurance providers, and which is the right one for your business? Here's our guide to the top four to help you decide.

How does business health insurance taxation work?

Here’s our guide to the tax implications of private health insurance.

Bupa business health insurance

Bupa is one of the best-known health insurance names in the business. If you're looking for business health insurance, here's what Bupa has to offer.

Is it time to review your employee benefits?

Have you reviewed your employee benefits recently? The benefits your employees need can change with time. Here's how you can review your employee benefits.

Bupa business health insurance review

Bupa offers health insurance coverage to both individuals and companies. What can you expect from Bupa's business health insurance?

Vitality business health insurance

Vitality's health insurance helps its customers improve their well-being. How can Vitality business health insurance help you support your employees?

Relevant life insurance and taxation

Relevant life insurance lets your business offer tax-efficient life coverage to your employees. Here's our guide to the tax implications.

Vitality business health insurance review

Vitality UK has become a household name, but is its business health insurance the right choice for your employees? We guide you through the pros and cons.

Do your employee benefits reflect your values?

Your employee benefits can bring various business benefits and reflect your values. How can you align your employee benefits with your company values?

Do remote workers and office-based staff need different health insurance options?

Remote and office-based working can bring different health challenges. Do your employees need differing health insurance options to meet their needs?

How your business can provide accessible mental health support

How can your business offer accessible mental health support when every employee's needs are different? Our guide explains your options.

Does employee well-being have a place in your ESG strategy?

How does your ESG strategy affect employee well-being, and how can you develop processes that effectively support your team?

Do businesses need health insurance to support employee mental health?

What's the best way to support employee mental health? We examine what health insurance offers and explain other strategies to consider.

Are your employee benefits helping or harming your employees' well-being?

Could your employee benefits be doing more harm than good? We consider how to determine whether your benefits are helping or harming employee well-being.

Is it worth adding optical coverage to your business health insurance?

Is optical coverage worth adding to your health insurance? We explain what it covers and the benefits it offers your business.

How does business dental and optical insurance work?

Dental and optical coverage can enhance your existing business health insurance. How does business dental and optical insurance work?

How business health insurance can support employee mental health

Employee health insurance can help you support your team and grow your business. How can business health insurance support employee mental health?

What benefits do employees expect in 2025?

A good employee benefits package helps your business grow. We examine the latest trends to see what benefits your employees expect in 2025.

How employee benefits can support your team in a cost-of-living crisis

Employees and businesses still feel the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. How can your employee benefits provide cost-effect support for your team?

Why Should Small Businesses Care About ESG?

You might think an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is only for big corporations. We examine how ESG can benefit your small business.

How does financial stress impact your employees?

How can financial stress affect employee well-being, and what support can your business provide?

How business travel can impact well-being

Business travel can impact your team's well-being. How can business travel impact well-being, and how can you support your people?

How to get sick staff back to work

Giving your staff the right support when they return to work after a sickness absence is vital to your business's success. Here are some ways you can help.

What do employees look for in an employer in 2024?

Attracting and retaining top talent is vital to business success. What do employees look for in employers in 2024?

International health insurance vs private medical insurance

This guide explains how international health insurance differs from PMI

How to support mental health in a multi-generational workforce

Employees in a multi-generational workforce have differing mental health needs. How can your business provide suitable mental health support?

What is a health insurance broker's role

In this article, we explain the role of a health insurance broker and how working with one can benefit you

Health insurance for startups

Expert guide on health insurance for startup companies in the UK.

How to increase employee engagement and retention

In this guide we share 11 ways that you can increase employee engagement and retention in your business.

AXA business health insurance

Explore AXA's tailored business health insurance options for small businesses and corporate clients.

Tips to encourage physical activity in the workplace

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health issues among your employees. Our tips help you encourage physical activity in the workplace.

What health and wellness services can health insurance offer employees?

Supporting employees' health benefits your business and employees. We explain the health and wellness services your business health insurance can offer.

How employers can help employees nearing retirement age

UK employees are working longer, so employers must support the needs of an older workforce. Here’s how to help your employees as they near retirement age.

How to communicate the value of employee benefits to your team

You want to ensure your employees make the most of their benefits package. Here’s how to communicate with your staff about the value of their benefits.

What are flexible benefits packages, and are they the future?

Could flexible benefits give you the edge in attracting and retaining talented employees? Discover how flexible benefits work and the business advantages.

How to organise a company-wide wellness challenge

A wellness challenge can boost participation in your employee wellness program, but how do you organise one? Our guide is here to help.

What are the overall business benefits of a happy team?

A happy team can help your business grow. How do happy employees benefit your business, and how can you achieve them?

Should you include employees' families in their health insurance?

Health insurance is a valued employee benefit. Is including your employees' families in their health insurance the right choice for your business?

When is it worth investing in comprehensive health cover?

Business health insurance gives your employees quick access to high-quality medical care. When should you invest in comprehensive health insurance?

When MHD underwriting is worth it's weight in gold

The underwriting on your employee health insurance impacts coverage and the claims process. We explain medical history disregarded (MHD) underwriting.

How employee protection benefits can support workplace well-being

How employee protection benefits can support workplace well-being. This could discuss how protection benefits, such as life insurance, critical illness insurance, and income protection insurance, provide a safety net that supports employee well-being and morale.

What employee benefits are available via salary sacrifice?

Offering employee benefits via salary sacrifice has financial and tax advantages for you and your team. What benefits could your business provide?

How can business health insurance support employees with chronic health conditions?

Your employees differ in the support they need to perform well. How can employee health insurance support employees with chronic health conditions?

The role of preventive health checks in reducing long-term absences

Long-term sickness absence can impact your business and employees. We consider how preventive health checks can help reduce long-term absences.

How to support your team in summer

Summer can bring fun in the sun and holidays with loved ones, but it can also bring challenges. We look at ways you can support your team in the summer.

Why should you invest in employee well-being?

How does investing in employee well-being benefit your business? We examine the benefits of promoting good physical and mental well-being in the workplace.

How to support healthy habits for desk-based workers

How can you help your desk-based workers to build healthy habits? We consider the habits that can improve your team's health and how you can support them.

How do employee assistance programs work?

Employers are looking for ways to support their employees' mental health. We explore how employee assistance programs work and how they can help your team.

How employee benefits can create a positive business culture

Employee benefits help you attract and retain talented employees. We explain how the right benefits can also work to build a positive company culture.

How to engage employees with health insurance services

Health insurance can support employee well-being if they use the help available. How can you increase employee engagement with health insurance services?

How well-being initiatives can build better relationships

Well-being is a priority for employees, and good workplace relationships are vital. We examine how well-being initiatives build better relationships.

Do employees value benefits?

How highly do your team members value their employee benefits? We consider which benefits are worth including in a high-quality benefits package.

What are the benefits and disadvantages of a 4-day work week?

How could a four-day working week work in practice, and what are the benefits and disadvantages for your business and staff?

How to address a team member when they're struggling with their mental health

If a team member struggles with their mental health, you want to offer the right support. Here’s how to support good mental health and care for your team.

Do you have to give all employees the same benefits?

Your employee benefits package should reflect your business values and team needs, but should you give all employees the same benefits?

Where to start with employee benefits

A high-quality employee benefits package can help your business grow. Deciding what to offer can be challenging. We suggest key benefits to consider.

Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodiversity awareness is increasing, and more businesses now employ neurodivergent staff. How can you support neurodiversity in your business?

How to support employees with job burnout

Stress is a normal part of life, but chronic stress can cause job burnout. We examine the causes of burnout and how employers can support their staff.

How a private GP can benefit employee health

A private GP service can offer an alternative to NHS care. How can a private GP benefit employees and offer business advantages?

Can counselling improve the happiness of your team?

Happy employees are great for business. Can counselling improve your employees’ happiness at work? We consider the evidence.

A look at long-term illness in the workforce

Long-term illness can impact your business and your team. What are the causes of long-term illness and how can you support employees and protect your business?

Supporting team members that have kids during the holidays

The school holidays give children a break but can be challenging for working parents. How can you support team members with children during the holidays?

What is a P11D benefit in kind?

High-quality benefits can affect your employees' tax payments. We explain P11D benefits in kind and how they work.

How important are employee benefits when recruiting?

How important is a high-quality employee benefits package when recruiting top talent? We consider what employee benefits will give your business the edge.

How employee benefits can boost team engagement

The right employee benefits can help build a highly engaged workforce. We consider which benefits can increase team engagement and business success.

How to avoid burnout in start-ups

Starting a new business takes time and effort, meaning burnout is a real risk for you and your team. Discover how to avoid burnout in your start-up.

Managing stress in the workplace

Starting a new business takes time and effort, meaning burnout is a real risk for you and your team. Discover how to avoid burnout in your start-up.

How to support employees during the hayfever season

Hay fever can cause debilitating symptoms in your employees and reduce productivity in your business. Here’s how to support your team in hay fever season.

Health insurance for tech companies

Every business needs a productive workforce. Tech companies are no exception, especially considering that they employ over 1.7 million people in the UK and contribute around £150 billion to the economy annually. We consider how health insurance can help tech companies stay at the top of their game.

Why death-in-service benefit is vital for your employees

Offering high-quality employee benefits helps your business attract the best talent and improve employee retention. Death-in-service benefits have a vital role in a comprehensive employee benefits package. We look at some of the advantages and how death-in-service benefits work.

Health insurance for large businesses

Discover the advantages that health insurance for larger businesses brings to your business.

Health insurance for construction firms

In this article, we look at the benefits health insurance offers to those who work in construction.

Aviva business health insurance

This guide explains how Aviva's Business Health Insurance works, the benefits and much more.

Are your employees benefiting from these essential perks?

This guide looks at the most highly-valued employee perks – how many do you already offer?

Is your team getting enough time in nature?

Unlock Team Potential: Embrace Nature for Health and Success. Learn the benefits, from improved focus to enhanced creativity. Practical tips for a healthier workplace

Understanding health insurance jargon for businesses

This comprehensive guide simplifies health insurance jargon for businesses.

How do business health insurance employee health assessments work?

Many corporate health insurance policies also provide health screening, which can give you the tools to improve your employees' health. Here's how it works.

How can businesses support employees during menopause?

Discover how businesses in the UK can support employees through menopause and reduce the impact of menopause symptoms on productivity.

Can health insurance help businesses to get people back into the office after remote working?

This guide outlines how employers can adapt, and how health insurance has the potential to encourage employees to return to the office.

Is health insurance worth having if your business has less than five employees?

This guide explains the benefits of health insurance to small businesses and their employees.

How to tailor your life insurance offering to your business

In this guide we explain how you can tailor your company life insurance to suit your employees.

Is relevant life cover still worth having?

Relevant life cover allows you to offer valuable death-in-service benefits to your employees. However, is it still worth having now the tax rules have changed? Our guide will help you decide.

How does life insurance taxation work?

In this guide, we examine how life insurance taxation works when choosing a personal life insurance policy.

What's important to Gen X in the workplace

In this article, we dig into what's important to Gen X in the workplace and the benefits of hiring from this generation.