At Verlingue, we understand that protecting your people protects your business. Group risk and protection benefits provide security in times of illness, injury or loss, supporting both employees and their families. With expert consultancy and advice, we help you design cover aimed at enhancing wellbeing, building loyalty and safeguarding your workforce for the future.
Group protection that supports your people
We provide expert guidance on Group Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness cover to give employees and their families financial security when it matters most. Our independent advice helps you build group risk benefits that enhance wellbeing, manage people risk and deliver lasting value for your business.
We bring deep knowledge of the group risk market and understand the complexities of protection schemes. From governance and claims management to trust structuring and executive risk strategy, we ensure every element is delivered with precision. Our holistic approach means your business can offer protection that not only meets regulatory requirements but also enhances employee wellbeing and strengthens long-term loyalty.
At Verlingue, we support over 300 clients across the UK with employee benefits strategy and consulting, including tailored group risk and protection solutions. Our expertise helps businesses design and manage Group Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness cover that truly supports their people.
Whatever the size of your business, and whichever sector you operate in, group risk and protection benefits can play a vital role in your employee benefits strategy. At Verlingue, we work with start-ups, growing enterprises and established corporates to design solutions that fit your culture and objectives.
Group Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness are designed to offer peace of mind, security for employees and their families, and a clear demonstration of your commitment to wellbeing. These benefits are also highly cost-effective, often delivering more value than expected, while strengthening retention and engagement across your workforce.
Our approach focuses on making group risk a meaningful part of your benefits package. By aligning protection with your wider employee benefits strategy, we help you enhance wellbeing, manage people risk and help your business prepare for future challenges.
- Group Life Assurance: financial security for families when the unexpected happens
- Group Income Protection: income replacement to support staff during long-term illness or injury
- Group Critical Illness: a lump-sum payment to help employees manage the impact of serious health conditions
- Claims Support: easing the process when life happens
- Registered and Excepted Trusts: delivering compliant structures
- Executive Risk Strategy: tailored protection for leadership teams
Our specialist team
Emma Machin
Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
"With over 20 years in employee benefits, I specialise in group risk and healthcare, helping clients design and optimise benefits that deliver real value. I provide strategic guidance across life, income protection, critical illness, and wider wellbeing benefits, ensuring solutions align with each client’s people and business goals. Professionally qualified with IF7, GR1, and CF1, I combine technical expertise with a consultative approach to make complex benefits simple and effective."
