Employee Benefits

What does Private Medical Insurance cover?
Since COVID-19 put unprecedented pressure on the NHS, the number of people with private health insurance policies has nearly doubled. We look at how this insurance works and what benefits it offers.

Private medical insurance: an in-depth guide
If you’re considering private medical insurance but don’t know where to start, our complete guide has got you covered.

Why income protection insurance is essential
Complete guide to income protection insurance, which pays a monthly income if you are unable to work through illness or injury.

Group life insurance | Your questions answered
Group life insurance policies (also known as death in service) are provided by an employer for members of staff. Here, we look at how it works and how it can support existing employee financial wellbeing programmes.

A beginner's guide to key person insurance
A guide to key person insurance, what it covers and how it can benefit your business.

Financial wellbeing in the workplace: a guide for employers
In recent years, financial wellbeing has become a hot topic in the workplace. We look at what financial wellbeing means, why it has become so important, and some practical steps employers can take to help both their staff and their business.

The Garretts – a multi-generational farming family invested in their financial future
We spoke with Roger and Tina Garrett about how Alan Boswell Financial Planners assist them with their personal pensions and employee benefits.

10 ways employee benefits can help with the cost of living
How can employee benefits help in the cost of living crisis? We look at what support employers can provide.

Guide to choosing a life insurance policy
Do I need life insurance? How do I choose the right kind? In this article, we explore the different types of life insurance and how this policy can give you, and your loved ones, peace of mind.

Employer's guide to salary sacrifice pensions
Salary sacrifice schemes operate in the same way as other workplace pensions whereby both you and your employee contribute to their pension fund. All of their pension contributions will be made by you and classed as ‘employer contributions’. Salary sacrifice is also sometimes known as ‘salary exchange’.

Income Protection Insurance - a safety net for your finances.
How can income protection insurance provide you with a safety net should the unexpected happen? We explore the benefits of this type of cover.

Employer's guide to health cash plans
Health cash plans are a great way of attracting and retaining employees, as well as helping to make sure they stay fit and healthy. In this guide we'll explain everything you need to know about health cash plans.