Keystone Law to become latest member of GRiD
Press release 6 May 2025. GRiD, the industry body for group risk, today announces Keystone Law as the newest member of its prominent community. Keystone Law is an award-winning, full-service, AIM-listed law firm with an innovative model that offers bespoke legal advice. They have over 400 experienced lawyers assisting many thousands of businesses and […]
GRiD comment on Swiss Re’s Group Watch 2025 report
Press release 23 April 2025. Commenting on Swiss Re’s Group Watch 2025 report, Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD says: “It’s great to see that over half a million more employees are benefitting from group risk benefits (employer-sponsored life assurance, income protection and critical illness), and are now protected from the financial devastation that death, accident, […]
GRiD receives AI support from new member Leonardo da Vinci
Press release 8 April 2025. AI solutions provider, Leonardo da Vinci Ltd, is the latest company to join GRiD, the industry body for group risk, and GRiD is delighted to add this specialism to its membership. Leonardo da Vinci Ltd provides AI and automation specifically for the creative sector, generating content and offering social media […]
GRiD member newsletter April 2025
As we conclude the 2024/25 GRiD year, we wanted to update you all on the work that has gone on over the last year within GRiD and to highlight some of our key achievements. As GRiD Chair, Colin Fitzgerald writes, “What a year it’s been!” and here are some of the highlights: Thanks to our […]
NI hikes expected to be a significant challenge putting pressure on employee benefits
Press release 1 April 2025. As employers brace themselves for hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) on 6 April 2025 and the reduction in the threshold at which they are due, the industry body for the group risk sector, GRID, has found that over a quarter (28%) of senior HR decision-makers believe that increased costs […]
GRiD comment on the Spring Statement: Cuts impact the most vulnerable, and workers with health conditions or disabilities need support now more than ever
Press release 26 March 2025. Following the Spring Statement, Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD comments: “Cuts impact those who are vulnerable in our society, and workers with health conditions or disabilities need support now more than ever. In many cases, employees wouldn’t leave the workforce if they were better supported by their employer. “It’s vital […]
Government’s Get Britain Working Review – Discovery phase: comment from GRiD
Press release 20 March 2025. Following the Discovery phase report from the Government’s Get Britain Working Review, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector says: We really welcome the Discovery phase report, and the strong recognition of the role that prevention, early intervention and rapid rehabilitation in the workplace should play in helping […]
Employers: Lack of state support for health and wellbeing is impacting our staff (GRiD research)
Press release 18 March 2025. Employers and employees are united in their belief that state support for those who power the UK’s economy, i.e. employees, is inadequate. In new research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, two thirds (63%) of employers1, and half (54%) of employees2 stated that they think […]
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives issues final report and recommendations on the action needed to address the decline in working-age health – reaction from GRiD
Press release 10 March 2025. GRiD, the industry body for group risk, comments on The Commission for Healthier Working Lives final report and recommendations on the action needed to address the decline in working-age health. Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD says: “We’ve all seen that there are record numbers of working-age people in the UK […]
GRiD research: employers need to recognise the differing physical and mental health needs of women throughout their careers
Press release 5 March 2025. International Women’s Day: Women need targeted support throughout their entire working lives As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March, 2025), GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, is cautioning employers on providing one-size-fits all employee benefits for female staff, as their concerns are quite specific. Its research shows […]
