By Chris Collier at BWCI chris.collier@bwcigroup.com “lifestyles and behaviours gradually change over time” The composition of the “basket of goods” used to quantify inflation provides an interesting, but perhaps not immediately obvious, insight into how lifestyles and behaviours gradually change over time. The December 2024 Jersey RPI figure is the first to be based on… Read More »
By Michelle Galpin at BWCI michelle.galpin@bwcigroup.com “likely to cause some concern for many trustee boards” The UK Chancellor’s speech on 29 January set out several strategies aimed at generating growth in the UK economy. One of the policy areas to be developed is to “introduce flexibilities for well-funded defined benefit schemes to release surplus funds… Read More »
Clair Le Poidevin, Managing Director of Orion Insurance. The BWCI Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired regulated insurance manager, Orion Insurance Management Limited. Orion acts as manager to two well-known local general insurance businesses; La Fraternelle Mutual and Foresters Healthcare. This acquisition diversifies our range of services by expanding BWCI’s insurance offering,… Read More »
Managing multiple pensions from different jobs can quickly become overwhelming. People now change jobs more frequently than in the past, when staying with one employer for an entire career was more common. As a result, you now may have several pension pots from previous employers. Even if they are with the same provider, they might… Read More »
At BWCI we are committed to lowering our carbon footprint. We understand how important environmental sustainability is and have put in place several initiatives to help foster a sustainable workplace. Here are some of the changes we are making. Heating and energy systems Upgrading our heating and air conditioning systems has been one of… Read More »