Swiss Re invites vocational rehabilitation providers to contribute to the 2026 Underwriting & Claims Watch rehabilitation responses subset

Swiss Re invites vocational rehabilitation providers to contribute to the 2026 Underwriting & Claims Watch rehabilitation responses subset

Swiss Re is inviting Vocational Rehabilitation providers operating in the Income Protection and Disability Insurance market to participate in the rehabilitation responses subset of the 2026 Underwriting & Claims Watch questionnaire. The focus is on providers supporting Income Protection insurers, and their customers, in recovery and return to work.

Purpose and scope: The rehabilitation subset aims to build a clear, industry-wide view of how rehabilitation services are structured, delivered and measured in the IP and Disability Insurance space. We are seeking input from organisations that work directly with insurers and claimants in the UK and Ireland, and those with national or regional coverage.

Confidentiality and use of data: All information provided will be treated as confidential and no data will be attributed to any individual company. The data collected will be used solely for the Underwriting & Claims Watch report. It will not be used for pricing, experience studies or any other context. Swiss Re may publish articles related to the findings of the Underwriting & Claims Watch survey, however any such articles will report only on aggregate data and will not identify or highlight any individual company’s results.

About Underwriting & Claims Watch: Underwriting & Claims Watch is Swiss Re’s annual publication that provides market intelligence and insights on underwriting and claims trends across life and health insurance. It is recognised for bringing together robust, aggregated analysis that helps stakeholders benchmark practices, identify emerging themes and improve outcomes for customers.

Eligibility to participate: We welcome responses from vocational rehabilitation providers that:

· Operate in the Income Protection and Disability Insurance market

· Support Retail IP and Group IP insurers, and their customers, in recovery and return to work

· Deliver services such as biopsychosocial assessment, case management, vocational interventions and workplace adjustments, either directly or through associates and partner networks

Timeline

· Survey opens: 12th January 2026

· Submission deadline: 27th February 2026

· 2026 Underwriting & Claims Watch feedback sessions: commence June 2026

How to participate

· Indicate your interest by contacting the team using the details below

· You will receive the survey link and instructions, including highlighted fields to complete

· Please complete all relevant sections and submit by the deadline

Points of contact: For participation, questions or clarifications, please contact:

· Matthew Riddell, Claims Medical Specialist, Swiss Re, matthew_riddell@swissre.com, Ph. 020 7933 3712.

· Sam Cooper, Claims Propositions Manger, Swiss Re, sam_cooper@swissre.com, Ph. 020 7933 3079.

· General enquiries, UW&C Watch team, Swiss Re, clinical_claims@swissre.com

About Swiss Re Life & Health: Swiss Re’s Life & Health business is a global leader in providing reinsurance and risk management solutions tailored to life and health insurers. Leveraging deep expertise, Swiss Re partners with clients to address challenges such as evolving medical advancements, demographic changes, and emerging health risks. The team works proactively to strengthen the resilience of communities and organisations, helping manage risks associated with ageing populations, medical trends, and the impact of pandemics and chronic diseases. For further information, please visit www.swissre.com.