C&C Insurance Brokers unveils employee benefits division
Malcolm Cooke, managing director of C&C Insurance Brokers, said: “The new name aligns perfectly with where the market and our clients are heading - it is better positioned than ever to meet growing demand.”
C&C Employee Benefits Ltd has launched, replacing C&C Healthcare (Leeds) Ltd, as part of a move to strengthen how businesses support their employees’ health, protection and wellbeing.
The business will still be led by co-founder Andrew Middleton, who set it up seven years ago.
Middleton said: “Health insurance remains at the heart of everything we do, but the workplace has changed dramatically since 2020. Including Employee Benefits in our name better captures who we are and what we offer.
“Hybrid working has become the norm, and employers are using enhanced benefits to retain and attract talent.
“Protecting the wellbeing of employees now goes beyond insurance; it’s about looking after employees in every sense, whether through health assessments, employee assistance programmes or mental health support.”
Research found organisations with a stand-alone wellbeing strategy rose from 44% in 2020 to 57% in 2025.
Average sickness absence went up from 5.8 days per employee in 2022 to 9.4 days in 2025.
NHS waiting lists almost doubled since 2020, making employer-funded solutions like private medical insurance, cash plans and private GP appointments more attractive.
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