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- Legislation & Consultation responses
GRiD has made a representation to HM Treasury for the upcoming 2025 Budget. Our submission focuses on 4 key changes we believe are achievable, includes background information on the issues and suggestions on how the changes could be implemented simply and effectively. The 4 key changes cover: To read the
- News
Press release 7 October 2025. Nearly nine out of ten (88%) employers say they offer preventative support for their staff – i.e. support aimed at detecting and averting health and wellbeing issues – according to research from GRiD1, the industry body for the group risk sector. Of those employers who
- Legislation & Consultation responses
Following HMRC publishing their policy paper confirming the exemption for death in service benefits from the upcoming changes to inheritance tax and unspent pension pots / death benefits, the draft legislation to effect the changes has been published. Following a review, GRiD’s Regulatory Committee have concerns about the language and
- Training
The recording, slides and other supporting materials from the GRiD Training Academy session on registered vs excepted group life schemes held on 25 September 2025 can be accessed here. (On following the link, you will be prompted to register for Aviva’s On24 platform, if you weren’t registered to attend the
- Working groups
GRiD PR report for September 2025. Key highlights:
- Training
This is the last reminder to register for the GRiD Training Academy training session on Registered vs Excepted Group Life schemes. The training will be delivered at 10.00am on Thursday 25 September 2025 in a 60-minute online session including live Q&As. We have attached a synopsis of the course which
- Events
This is a reminder to register for the October 2025 GRiD members meeting, which will be held in person and online on 23rd October 2025, from 2.00 to 4.00pm (please note the change of timing), hosted by Munich Re. After a brief welcome, we’ll move on to an update on
- Events
Registration is now open for the October 2025 GRiD members meeting, which will be held in person and online on 23rd October 2025, from 2.00 to 4.00pm (please note the change of timing), hosted by Munich Re. After a brief welcome, we’ll move on to an update on the Keep
- News
“While suicide prevention should be addressed throughout the year, World Suicide Prevention Day highlights the importance of collective action. As individuals, we can regularly check in on family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and acquaintances – engaging in meaningful conversation and active listening without judgement. Employers can further contribute in a number
- News
Press release 8 September 2025. Following the Government’s announcement last week (Thursday 4 Sep) that thousands of sick and disabled people are to get life-changing support into work, Katharine Moxham, Spokesperson for Group Risk Development (GRiD) said: “Whilst we commend the Government’s commitment to helping more sick and disabled people
- Working groups
Notes from the GRiD Raising the Profile Working Group meeting on 10 July 2025. Please download the attached document to view the notes.
- Training
We are delighted to announce that the GRiD Training Academy is running a training session on Registered vs Excepted Group Life schemes. The training will be delivered at 10.00am on Thursday 25 September 2025 in a 60-minute online session including live Q&As. We have attached a synopsis of the course