Rethinking Employee Healthcare in the UK Employers need to evolve and reconsider Private Medical Insurance as a business protection policy, and not just an employee perk.

Car theft in the UK has surged, with 168 vehicles stolen daily, as organised crime increasingly targets high-value models using advanced methods like keyless relay attacks. Owners of prestige vehicles now face heightened risk, making specialist insurance and proactive security measures essential.

At Bartlett, we regularly advise Financial Institutions clients through M&A transactions, fund closures, and business reorganisations where run-off cover proves critical. UK banks, insurers and asset managers disclosed 337 deals in 2025 EY, reflecting sustained transaction activity across the financial services sector despite economic headwinds. Understanding when run-off is needed, what it covers, and how to structure it properly can mean the difference between comprehensive protection and significant personal exposure for former directors.

Payrolling of Benefits will become mandatory from April 2027, marking a significant shift in how employers manage and report taxable Employee Benefits.

The UK metals sector faces intensifying pressure as structural and cyclical challenges converge—ranging from global overcapacity to rising energy costs and evolving regulation. These forces are heightening credit risk across the supply chain and making proactive risk management more critical than ever.

The duty of fair presentation explained: navigating your disclosure duties Insurance law has evolved, reshaping what businesses must do when arranging cover. Under the Insurance Act 2015, the focus has shifted from exhaustive disclosure to providing a clear and fair presentation of risk. This has changed both expectations and how compliance is achieved.