BDHL News

The Importance of Sleep on Our Health →

We all know that a bad night’s sleep can make us feel out of sorts the next day, but how many of us stop to [...]

What is critical illness insurance – do you need it? →

Critical Illness Insurance – One in two people in the UK will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime (Cancer Research UK, 2019). Every [...]

Employers missing out by not communicating employee benefits →

Only 22% of employers communicate their employee benefits offering before day one of employment, such as in an offer letter; and only 18% communicate the [...]

Cancer in the Workplace – World Cancer Day →

Cancer diagnosis raises many questions, one of which being how it will affect your work life in both the short, and long term. The effect [...]

Why Employers Should Offer an Employee Assistance Programme →

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a service offered by employers to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of their employees. The programme offers [...]

Let’s Talk About Private Medical Insurance (PMI) →

Private medical insurance – What is it? Private medical insurance provides you with access to private healthcare services. You pay a premium to your provider [...]

Income Protection – 6 Reasons to Take out a Policy →

Income Protection In the UK, one million people each year are unable to work following a significant injury or illness (ABI 2017). Finding yourself in [...]

Why You Should Use an Independent Insurance Broker →

Purchasing business insurance is surprisingly one of the most important decisions a business can make. Your most valuable asset is not the products you sell, [...]

Off to University? Here are 6 Tips to Staying Healthy →

As an independent health insurance brokers we care about the health and wellbeing of individuals. That’s why Berwick Devoil has compiled a list of 6 [...]

International Week of Happiness at Work →

This International Week of Happiness at Work has shone a light on the importance of happy employees. Keeping employees happy should be a top priority [...]

A second article for a second spinal fracture →

When I published my first article here on LinkedIn, I had hoped that my next article would be on a lighter, less morbid subject, but [...]

Bupa Cromwell – Private Hospital London →

Last week, my colleague and I were lucky enough to be taken on a tour of BUPA’s famous Cromwell Hospital in Kensington, London. BUPA secured [...]

Cost of Private Treatment vs NHS Waiting Time →

The cost of private treatment and average NHS waiting times Cataracts cost of private treatment £2,366 and the average NHS waiting time is 93 days [...]

World Blood Donor Day – 14th June 2019 →

World Blood Donor Day – 14th June 2019 Of all people in the population eligible to give blood, only 10% choose to do so. In [...]

5 years ago today I almost died →

It was Saturday 24th May 2014, I was at college at the time but I had a part-time weekend job so I was up early [...]

Business Vision Live 2019 →

Business Vision Live 2019: The BDHL team will be at Stand 125 on 15th May 2019 at the Kent Event Centre. Come and visit our [...]

Berwick Devoil Financial Solutions & Outsourcing →

NEWS RELEASE – 2 April 2019 BERWICK DEVOIL Independent Insurance Brokerage announces the launch of a new business under its brand. BDFSO will offer bespoke [...]

Why implement a Health and Wellbeing strategy in the Workplace? →

Building a health and wellbeing strategy for your office can provide some significant benefits for employers. Establishing a positive business culture can also help to [...]

Time to Talk Day 2019 →

Around 1 in 4 people will experience mental health every year. Half of these people say that the associated isolation and shame is worse than [...]

Berwick Devoil Christmas Opening Times 2018 →

Office Opening Hours Christmas Eve: Closed Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed 27th December 2018: 9am – 5.30pm 28th December 2018: 9am – 5.30pm New [...]

The BDHL Buzz – December 2018 →

Inform your employees about mental health support →

As World Mental Health Day focuses on the needs of young people this year, GRiD, the trade body for the group risk industry wants to [...]

Off to University? Student Healthcare Advice →

Off to University? Your first time living away from home? If you are a parent or student be organised and stay health whilst studying. BDHL’s [...]

Employee Benefits Live – 2018 →

Employee Benefits Live 2018: The BDHL team will be at Stand C84 on 2nd – 3rd October 201 at Excel in London. Come and visit our team [...]

Critical incident support, low-mood monitoring, wellbeing drop-in days, all available to support mental health via group risk protection benefits →

World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September No one is immune from the effects of suicide – suicidal behavior is universal and knows no boundaries – [...]

GRID WELCOMES BDHL AS NEWEST MEMBER →

Boutique health, wellbeing and group risk intermediary BDHL is the latest firm to join group risk industry trade body GRiD. Membership is open to all [...]

The BDHL Buzz – September Newsletter 2018 →

Health Benefits of Regular Physical Exercise →

Physical exercise can help improve overall health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Adults in the UK, 19 to 64-year olds, should try and [...]

GRiD research highlights lack of employer knowledge about Group Life Assurance →

Research from Group Risk Development*, (GRiD) the industry body for the group risk protection sector, shows that employers lack knowledge about the inherent benefits of [...]

Five top tips before you travel on your summer holiday →

The summer holidays have started, and everyone is planning and packing for their next trip abroad. Whilst travelling abroad for either summer holiday or on [...]

Beat the Heat, Whilst you Sleep →

12 Top Tips for Keeping Cool this Summer →

The weather in the UK for the past month has been record breaking with temperatures of up to 28 degrees. It also looks like the [...]

5 reasons to value of your employees sleep →

Sleep is an involuntary, essential process for humans to be able to function. Sleep is a necessary for assisting with repairing and restoring the brain [...]

Vacancy Announcement: Join our team →

BDHL are looking to recruit a Client Co-Ordinator Job purpose summary: To support a designated Corporate Account Manager with the day to day management of [...]

The BDHL Buzz – June Newsletter 2018 →

Corporate Account Manager Role at BDHL →

Job description Job purpose summary: To effectively execute the renewal process for Health, Wellbeing & Group Protection schemes/policies. To assist in the renewal and review [...]

Sitting: What are the implications of sitting for a long time? →

Research has showed that on average in the UK people spend 8.9 hours each day sitting down. This can be more if your job involves [...]

BDGlobalMedical: Total Health Insurance Wherever You Are →

BDGlobalMedical was launched in 2015 is an insurance broker specialising in worldwide Health Insurance, group risk, group travel, EAP’s and many other services. We ensure [...]

Differences between International PMI and Travel Insurance? →

International medical insurance can be complex. Many people do not fully understand what is covered on their policy, for either a travel insurance or an [...]

Charity Walk: BDHL’s Royal March Around Bewl Water →

The whole BDHL team are taking part in a charity walk around Bewl Water in aid of The Pickering Cancer Drop in Centre. Charity The [...]

Dental Insurance: Are your employees a toothache? →

Dental work is one of the few NHS services where you must pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. On average every adult [...]

Industry News: AMII Appoints New Executive Committee →

At the AGM of the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) on the 14 March 2018 Mr Guy Jones, a Director of Berwick Devoil [...]

The Value of Dental Insurance as an Employee Benefit →

Employee Benefits can be interpreted in many ways; with packages that might include a company car,  flexible working or health insurance.  However, one of the [...]

The BDHL Buzz – March Newsletter 2018 →

How to Stay Safe and Healthy in the Cold Weather →

In the winter months when it is cold outside, it is important to plan and have a strategy in place that works for the employees.. [...]

BDHL’s Royal Charity March for 2018 →

Our Charity event for 2018. BDHL are delighted to announce that this year we are undertaking a ‘Royal March’ around Bewl Water. The whole team [...]

Cancer cells : Signs, Symptoms and Support →

We all have cells in our bodies that make up our organs and tissues and help them to grow and repair. Cancer starts in our cells [...]

Cancer: How to support and guide your employees →

Research has proven that employees who are fighting cancer need more support from their employer. For a patient continuing to work plays a vital role [...]

Dry January – Impacts of Alcohol on the Body →

Alcohol can have an immediate affect on the body once drunk, and absorbed into the bloodstream. Over indulging and drinking too much during the festive [...]

How stress affects the body – ‘Fight or Flight’ →

Stress tends to be a physical response. The body feels that it is under attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode. This releases a [...]