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Company introduces first ever 'being there' leave on Island

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Canada Life gives extra time off for employees

Canada Life has unveiled a new staff benefit believed to be the first of its kind on the Isle of Man offering extra paid leave under a scheme called “Being There.”

Launching in 2026, the initiative gives employees time off for life’s milestone moments that matter most to them.

It will include things like weddings and graduations, a child’s first day at school or welcoming a new grandchild.

The move follows a major boost to family-friendly policies in 2025, when the assurance firm increased maternity leave to 26 weeks, and paternity and partner leave to 16 weeks.

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