With NHS waiting lists at record levels, rising long-term sickness rates and employees struggling to get routine medical or dental appointments, employers have increasingly invested in more health and protection benefits for their employees. According to the ABI, a record 4.4 million employees are now covered through their employers.
Growing demand plus increasing claims means insurance costs have risen sharply, providing challenging dilemmas for employers. How can they support healthy workplaces and design workforce health benefits initiatives and solutions that are both affordable and sustainable? In response, many employers are putting in place preventative measures, revising their strategies to support earlier interventions and empowering employees to proactively look after their health.
The invitation-only REBA Future of Workplace Health & Protection Summit on Thursday 13 March will investigate both the drivers that are shaping the market and the solutions being devised. Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, the day-long event will assemble an unrivalled line-up of experts from regulators, providers and employers to discuss the strategies that could help mitigate the risks while offering vital health support in the workplace. To reflect the success of the event, the Summit is moving to a new venue, County Hall on London’s Southbank.
This event was so relevant; I learnt a lot and it really got me thinking when my thinking on this subject had really been stuck in a rut!
Key issues on the agenda:
- The latest movements in the health insurance, group protection and health trust markets and what trends are likely to emerge both in the UK and globally
- The tensions employers are facing between buying decisions and budgets for insurances and health-related products and services
- The continued rise in medical inflation and how this will impact health and risk insurance over the next five years
- Changes to how healthcare will be accessed and how to deliver treatment and service effectively
- Exploring the initiatives that will encourage employees to act proactively to manage their own health effectively
- The use of artificial intelligence to improve both experience and outcomes
- How advances in medical technology will impact requirements and influence long-term strategies
The aim is for attendees to leave with a renewed focus, energy and vision for how to shape their workplace health and protection strategies armed with the latest knowledge and insights from experts, providers and their peers.
I came away from the day with some great insights, and a lot of food for thought. I will be taking some of this into my upcoming renewal conversations.
Who will attend?
REBA has devised the Summit specifically to support HR, Benefits, Health and Risk leaders, helping them to navigate both current challenges and emerging trends in the UK and globally. By creating an invitation-only event, we can ensure everyone in attendance is facing similar challenges and can connect with those in their community to find the answers they need.
Key stakeholders will be personally invited to add their invaluable perspective and insights into the future of workplace health and protection insurances. These stakeholders include:
- Strategy and proposition leaders from insurance providers
- Key insurance consultants and intermediaries
- Senior reward and benefit leaders with buying responsibilities from mega, large and medium employers with both a UK and a global remit
- Industry commentators and influencers
Last year's sponsors
These organisations supported the 2024 Summit, bringing their wide range of skills and expertise. Details of the 2025 sponsors will be posted here soon.
If you're interested in sponsorship, please contact Phil Hayne or Suzanne Saunders.
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