Gail Izat
Managing Director for Workplace and Retail Intermediary
Gail joined Standard Life in June 2010 and has fulfilled a number of roles across the company. Most recently she was the CEO of Standard Life Germany and Austria. In January 2019, Gail was appointed as the Workplace Pensions Director for Standard Life Assurance (part of the Phoenix Group).
Articles by Gail Izat
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Three simple tips that could help your employees save money this summer
With summer in full swing, it’s common for people to be busier than usual – and the extra costs can quickly add up. Here are three tips to help your employees stay on top of their summer spending.
Gail IzatAugust 14, 2025
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Three midlife challenges that can impact women – and how employers can help
For women in particular, midlife challenges like caring responsibilities or divorce can disrupt their financial wellbeing. Why is this, and how can you support them? Here’s what you need to know.
Gail IzatJuly 10, 2025
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Five practical ways to boost your employees' financial wellbeing
With financial wellbeing levels still low, offering tailored support to employees is even more important. Here’s how we’re providing personalised support at Standard Life – and how you could help boost your employees’ financial wellbeing too.
Gail IzatJune 24, 2025
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3 tips to support women's financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap
The high cost of living is having a big impact on women's financial futures. Here's how employers can support their financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap.
Gail IzatMarch 05, 2024
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How financial attitudes changed in 2023: survey results
How do people in the UK feel about their finances? And how is the ongoing economic uncertainty affecting their plans for retirement? To find out, we surveyed the views of more than 6,000 people from all walks of life.
Gail IzatJanuary 16, 2024
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Why supporting older workers is a win-win for employees and employers
Since last year, the number of retirees returning to work has increased. Here's how employers can harness the talents of older workers and embrace the value they bring to the workforce.
Gail IzatNovember 20, 2023
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3 ways to boost financial resilience and support employees through life changes
Major life events and economic pressures can have a significant impact on employees’ finances. With the right tools, employers can help support them during periods of change.
Gail IzatJuly 25, 2023
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How retirement plans changed in 2022: survey results
How confident are British people about their plans for retirement? And what's most important to them? In these volatile socioeconomic times, these questions are even more pressing than before. So for the second year running, we’ve surveyed the views of almost 6,000 people in the UK from all walks of life.
Gail IzatJanuary 16, 2023
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Standard Life wins Master Trust Offering of the Year
After winning Master Trust Offering of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards, Gail Izat, Workplace Managing Director, explains the innovations we’ve been working on that have helped make us the best in class.
Gail IzatAugust 10, 2021
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