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Employers rethink health plans as demand for weight-loss drugs grows – Howden
The data highlighted a growing disconnect between employee expectations and employer affordability.
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DC default schemes outperforms growth targets in 2025 – Howden
In the ‘at retirement’ phase, all providers beat the target of inflation plus 2% as well as outperformed cash and annuity pricing.
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Majority of workers unaware of pension inheritance tax changes, research finds
More than 6 in 10 UK workers are unaware their pension savings could be subject to inheritance tax from April 2027.
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Evelyn Partners completes sale of its employee benefits consultancy to Howden
Paul Geddes said: “We thank the EPFS team for their contribution to Evelyn Partners over many years and wish them continued success as part of Howden.”
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Carla Hammond appointed chief financial officer at Howden Health & Employee Benefits
In her new role, Hammond will oversee financial strategy, governance and performance across the combined UK employee benefits arm.
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Howden to acquire the employee benefits consultancy arm of Evelyn Partners
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is set to complete in the first quarter of 2026.
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Howden urges employers to tackle mental health as work absences hit 15-year high
Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing has urged UK employers to adopt a more proactive approach to employee mental health, as workplace absence reaches its highest level in over 15 years.
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60% of adults rank PMI as top workplace benefit – Howden Life and Health
Howden’s research found that 27% of adults have paid for private treatment themselves in the past five years.
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Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham, expanding pensions and benefits reach
This acquisition will double Howden's global employee benefits workforce to around 4,000 and bring combined revenue close to £500m.