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Cancer support at work needs to begin before diagnosis, says Unum UK
Research from Reframe Cancer found employees took an average of 12 days off work due to symptoms or worry, and a further 16 days during testing and diagnosis.
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Men’s engagement with workplace health support is more complex than it appears, says wellbeing expert
Saumya Barber said: “Workplace health support is relatively evenly split between men and women. The difference is how and when men engage."
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Digital claims help employers step in earlier as long-term absences rise, says Unum UK
Unum UK recorded a rise in long-term absence and saw nearly one in four Group Income Protection claims submitted through UnumSync.
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Cancer drives more long-term absences among younger workers, finds Unum UK
Cancer claims among employees under 40 went up by 36% between 2024 and 2025.
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Managers reluctant to discuss mental health in the workplace, finds Unum UK
Of the SMEs surveyed, 45% said mental health was a key reason for staff absence.
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Digital health services could help solve employee absence crisis, says Unum UK
Research found that digital health services resolved concerns faster, reduced absence and empowered employees to manage their wellbeing.
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Sector gap widens in employee wellbeing support among SMEs – Unum UK
71% of SMEs offer at least one wellbeing initiative, but uptake drops among smaller firms due to limits on time, resources and expertise.
Health & Wellbeing
Unum UK launches ‘UnumSync’ to help employers manage staff health and wellbeing
The platform aims to help businesses manage the health and wellbeing of their employees all in one place.
Compensation & Benefits
Unum UK dental claims rise by 35% as more employers turn to private care
The company now covers over 378,000 people with its dental cover, an increase of 27% compared to last year.
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Unum acquires Generali UK’s employee benefits business and joins GEB Network
Mark Till said: "We’re looking forward to working in partnership with GEB to extend our products and services to even more people.”
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Unum UK urges businesses to close the mental health support gap
The study found 70% of employers agreed workplaces have a responsibility to look after mental health.
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Unum UK pays out £516m in group protection claims in 2024
The firm now covers 2.8 million people across its products, which is a 44% rise in the last five years.