Webinar - Why the future for cancer early detection and awareness starts at work.
19 March 2026 11:00 - 11:45
Generali is pleased to welcome guest speakers from Unum UK and Reframe Cancer in this 45 minute webinar for HR and Employee Benefits professionals.
About this event
This 45-minute webinar explores why early cancer detection and awareness are becoming increasingly significant workforce issues, highlighting rising incidence among younger employees and ongoing gaps in screening uptake. It will focus on the practical ways organisations can support employees through diagnosis, treatment and return‑to‑work, keeping the discussion grounded in real‑world experience and emerging trends. Featuring insights from Sarah Gilbey (Unum), Nikki Cannon (Reframe Cancer) and Kay Needle (Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Expert), the session offers a concise, evidence‑based overview for HR and benefits professionals.
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Expert Speakers
Kay Needle
Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Specialist
Generali UK Employee Benefits
With over 15 years of experience in employee wellbeing, Early Intervention, and disability claims, Kay has previously worked with multiple brokers and intermediaries before bringing her expertise to Generali. Kay is dedicated to optimising service delivery and outcomes through Generali's ecosystem of specialist wellbeing providers, and supporting employers to enhance absence management approaches to align with best practice from the rehabilitation space.
Sarah Gilbey
Head of Claims
Unum UK
With more than two decades at Unum UK, Sarah brings deep expertise in claims risk management, operational excellence and delivering high‑quality, compassionate support at scale. Her work is grounded in a strong understanding of financial performance and what it takes to run effective, resilient claims operations. A values‑driven leader, she is passionate about developing people, strengthening succession pipelines and building high‑performing teams prepared for the future challenges of workplace health. Her recent thought leadership explores emerging workforce health trends and how employees are accessing support today, offering organisations clear, practical insight to help them keep pace with evolving wellbeing and absence‑related needs.
Nikki Cannon
Head of Clinical Operations
Reframe Cancer
Nikki Cannon is a cancer care specialist with over 25 years’ experience leading strategic and operational transformation across the NHS, third sector, and digital health landscape. As Head of Clinical Operations at Reframe Cancer, she plays a pivotal role in advancing Reframe’s mission to deliver earlier diagnosis, personalised support, and system‑shaping cancer services. Her previous work includes transforming personalised care and survivorship at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and developing Macmillan Cancer Support’s national workforce engagement framework. She has also driven progress in partnerships, screening, and early diagnosis innovation, strengthening Reframe’s commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer.
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Join the growing number of leading Generali UK Employee Benefits clients making the move to Unum - the new UK partner of the GEB Network. This partnership brings together global expertise and a truly local touch, helping deliver stronger pooling and captive solutions for multinational clients. If you’re looking at transitioning your UK group risk business to Unum, now is the perfect time to explore the added value on offer.
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