September 18, 2025
Health and protection benefits do more than support employee well-being. They can also help improve talent retention, morale and long-term productivity.
The UK job market has rarely been more competitive, and salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain the best people. More and more, employees are looking at the wider package on offer, which is why the Employer Value Proposition (EVP) has become so important.
The EVP covers everything an employee receives in return for their skills and commitment, from pay and career opportunities through to culture, flexibility and benefits.
Health and protection benefits are just one part of this, but they are becoming an increasingly valuable way to show employees they are supported and valued.
Why offer employee health and protection benefits?
Providing health and protection benefits shows employees you care about their well-being, but the advantages extend well beyond that.
For employees, the reassurance of cover helps reduce worry, provides faster access to healthcare, and creates a sense of feeling valued.
For employers, a healthier workforce means fewer absences and more consistent productivity, while investing in staff makes you more attractive in a crowded marketplace. On a practical level, arranging cover at a company level is usually more cost effective than if employees were to buy it individually.
What’s on offer through Robert Gerrard?
As part of the Jensten Group, we can arrange a wide range of health and protection benefits that can be tailored to your business.
These include:
Private Medical Insurance
Quick access to quality healthcare helps employees get treatment sooner, supporting well-being and reducing time away from work.
International Private Medical Insurance
Global cover for staff on assignment overseas, or for those who travel often. Ideal for international operations, or UK staff needing broader protection.
Healthcare Cash Plans
Everyday healthcare costs, such as dental check-ups, glasses, physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment, can be claimed back, encouraging regular care and healthy habits.
Dental Insurance
Promotes preventative care and supports staff to stay on top of their oral health, helping to reduce absences.
Employee Assistance Programme
Confidential professional support for personal or work-related issues, available 24/7. Options include telephone, online and face-to-face counselling.
Group Life Insurance (Death in Service)
Provides financial support to loved ones if an employee dies, alongside bereavement support for those left behind.
Income Protection
Financial security if illness or disability prevents an employee from working, giving peace of mind while reducing financial stress.
Relevant Life
A tax-efficient life insurance policy for small businesses or high earners, helping you support employees and their families.
Employee health and protection cover: tailored to suit your business
No two businesses are the same, which is why we take time to understand your team, company culture and budget before suggesting cover.
Working with our colleagues at Jensten, we can shape a tailored package that reflects what matters most to your business, and the people you rely on to keep it running.
Employee benefits: part of the bigger EVP picture
Employee health and protection benefits are a valuable way to show you support your team’s well-being and security. But it’s important to remember that they are just one part of the overall Employer Value Proposition.
Employees also care about opportunities to develop their careers, the flexibility you offer, and the culture you create. It’s the combination of all these factors that helps you attract the right people and keep them for the long term.
Health and protection benefits strengthen that wider picture by adding practical, tangible value for employees and employers alike.
Ready to explore your employee health and protection benefits options?
At Robert Gerrard, we’re here to help you make sense of the choices available courtesy of independent, obligation-free advice. As part of the Jensten Group, we can design a benefits package that fits your business and supports your employees.
Talk to us today about how the right health and protection benefits package could support your people and strengthen your business.
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Health and protection benefits do more than support employee well-being. They can also help improve talent retention, morale and long-term productivity.
The UK job market has rarely been more competitive, and salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain the best people. More and more, employees are looking at the wider package on offer, which is why the Employer Value Proposition (EVP) has become so important.
The EVP covers everything an employee receives in return for their skills and commitment, from pay and career opportunities through to culture, flexibility and benefits.
Health and protection benefits are just one part of this, but they are becoming an increasingly valuable way to show employees they are supported and valued.
Why offer employee health and protection benefits?
Providing health and protection benefits shows employees you care about their well-being, but the advantages extend well beyond that.
For employees, the reassurance of cover helps reduce worry, provides faster access to healthcare, and creates a sense of feeling valued.
For employers, a healthier workforce means fewer absences and more consistent productivity, while investing in staff makes you more attractive in a crowded marketplace. On a practical level, arranging cover at a company level is usually more cost effective than if employees were to buy it individually.
What’s on offer through Robert Gerrard?
As part of the Jensten Group, we can arrange a wide range of health and protection benefits that can be tailored to your business.
These include:
Private Medical Insurance
Quick access to quality healthcare helps employees get treatment sooner, supporting well-being and reducing time away from work.
International Private Medical Insurance
Global cover for staff on assignment overseas, or for those who travel often. Ideal for international operations, or UK staff needing broader protection.
Healthcare Cash Plans
Everyday healthcare costs, such as dental check-ups, glasses, physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment, can be claimed back, encouraging regular care and healthy habits.
Dental Insurance
Promotes preventative care and supports staff to stay on top of their oral health, helping to reduce absences.
Employee Assistance Programme
Confidential professional support for personal or work-related issues, available 24/7. Options include telephone, online and face-to-face counselling.
Group Life Insurance (Death in Service)
Provides financial support to loved ones if an employee dies, alongside bereavement support for those left behind.
Income Protection
Financial security if illness or disability prevents an employee from working, giving peace of mind while reducing financial stress.
Relevant Life
A tax-efficient life insurance policy for small businesses or high earners, helping you support employees and their families.
Employee health and protection cover: tailored to suit your business
No two businesses are the same, which is why we take time to understand your team, company culture and budget before suggesting cover.
Working with our colleagues at Jensten, we can shape a tailored package that reflects what matters most to your business, and the people you rely on to keep it running.
Employee benefits: part of the bigger EVP picture
Employee health and protection benefits are a valuable way to show you support your team’s well-being and security. But it’s important to remember that they are just one part of the overall Employer Value Proposition.
Employees also care about opportunities to develop their careers, the flexibility you offer, and the culture you create. It’s the combination of all these factors that helps you attract the right people and keep them for the long term.
Health and protection benefits strengthen that wider picture by adding practical, tangible value for employees and employers alike.
Ready to explore your employee health and protection benefits options?
At Robert Gerrard, we’re here to help you make sense of the choices available courtesy of independent, obligation-free advice. As part of the Jensten Group, we can design a benefits package that fits your business and supports your employees.
Talk to us today about how the right health and protection benefits package could support your people and strengthen your business.