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Closing the UK Health Gap: Why People Risk Matters for Employers

Podcast on how people risk and the UK health gap are affecting employers, workforce resilience, wellbeing, and productivity.

11/09/2026 · 2 minute read

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The Marsh Risk Brief is a concise podcast series for risk management professionals and organisations navigating today’s rapidly changing risk landscape. Each episode explores timely topics that matter most to our clients, from emerging risks to business resilience.

In Episode 12, Beth Thurston is joined by Nick McMenemy and Neil Atkinson to discuss people risk and the UK health gap, and why this is becoming an increasingly important issue for employers. The episode explores the impact on workforce resilience, employee wellbeing, productivity, and business performance, as well as the growing need for prevention, early intervention, and data-led decision-making.

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Key Takeaways:

  • People risk is becoming a strategic business issue, with direct implications for workforce resilience, productivity, and long-term performance.
  • The UK health gap is creating growing pressure for employers, driven by workforce inactivity, changing employee expectations, and healthcare system strain.
  • Prevention, early intervention, and data-led decisions can help employers better support employee wellbeing and respond with confidence.

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About our speakers

Neil Atkinson

Neil Atkinson

Partner, Strategic Healthcare Consulting Practice Leader, Marsh Health and Benefits

  • United Kingdom

Neil is a workplace benefits strategy leader with 25 years of diverse experience across insurers, intermediaries, and strategy consulting. Specialising in health, protection, Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions, flexible benefits, digital transformation, and workplace wellbeing, he currently leads proposition development and innovation at Marsh Health and Benefits (MHB). Neil drives market-leading solutions and strategic growth across the UK and global Marsh brands. His current focus is on leveraging MHB’s capabilities to positively impact societal health.

UK Consulting Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Nicholas McMenemy

Partner, UK Regional Leader, Marsh Health and Benefits

  • United Kingdom

Nick works with organisations to help them navigate people risk, employee benefits, workforce wellbeing, and broader health-related challenges affecting business performance. He brings deep insight into how employers can use data, prevention, and targeted workforce strategies to support resilience, productivity, and employee outcomes.

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