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title: "L&G research shows 94% of UK employers seek more insurer support on wellbeing, absence management"
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description: "Legal & General research reveals that 94% of UK employers seek greater insurer support for wellbeing and absence management. The study highlights a strategic shift towards income protection as a platform for early intervention, with vocational rehabilitation identified to shorten absences. Additionally, 82% of employees desire proactive return-to-work support, ranking early intervention and benefit communications as top priorities."
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# L&G research shows 94% of UK employers seek more insurer support on wellbeing, absence management

-   Legal & General published an absence-management market analysis for UK employers, positioning income protection as a platform for earlier intervention. \* Research showed 82% of employees want proactive return-to-work support following illness; 49% want it offered as standard. \* Employer survey found 94% would value more adviser or insurer support on wellbeing and absence management. \* Early intervention and return-to-work planning ranked top support needs at 44%, matched by benefit communications at 44%. \* Chief Medical Officer report framed a strategic inflection point for income protection, citing vocational rehabilitation as a lever to shorten absences. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Legal & General Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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