At YuLife, we are redefining the boundaries of the Group Insurance industry by harmonising the incentives for a healthy lifestyle with insurance coverage. We’re building a revolutionary model that benefits both individual wellbeing and broader societal goals. Through our YuLife employee app, we leverage behavioural science, gamification and rewards to encourage healthier living, better mental wellbeing, and environmental stewardship among our members. And all the data says it’s working! Employers that provide employee benefits through us see remarkable engagement with the app and its benefits, with most team members using it daily. It’s a big reason why we’re the #1-rated employee benefits provider on Trustpilot!But what does it mean to engage with the YuLife app? How are YuLifers using it? What are people’s favourite activities and rewards? In this blog, we take a look at the data from our UK and US YuLife members to give you an idea of what they’ve been up to in the last year and what your team could be doing. So, let’s take a look at the numbers: A Year in Motion: Steps and Physical Activity Across YuLife CommunitiesYuLife members in the UK took a total of 103 billion steps in 2023, demonstrating robust engagement with the platform’s health challenges. In the US, where YuLife has been introduced more recently, members have also embraced the platform enthusiastically, accumulating over 744 million steps. This activity underscores the global appeal of our wellness initiatives by encouraging simple, achievable daily targets.Embracing Mindfulness: Meditation Across the PondMindfulness and meditation are key components of YuLife’s holistic approach to wellbeing. In 2023, UK members dedicated over 101 million minutes to these practices. Our US members, a quickly growing user base, recorded 358 thousand minutes in meditation sessions. Both regions are leveraging YuLife’s tools for mental health and stress management, highlighting the universal importance of mental wellbeing.Environmental Contributions: Planting the FutureYuLife’s commitment to the environment is evident through its members' actions. In the UK, members contributed to planting 163,134 trees, showcasing a strong engagement with environmental initiatives. US members, though newer to the platform, have already started making their mark by planting 994 trees, reflecting a growing dedication to environmental sustainability.Rewarding Healthy LifestylesOur innovative YuCoin system incentivises healthy behaviours, allowing members to earn and spend virtual currency on a variety of goods and services. UK members earned a staggering 2 billion YuCoin in 2023, with popular outlets for spending including Amazon UK, Tesco, and M&S. US members earned 18 million YuCoin, frequently spending it at retailers: Amazon, Target, and Sephora. YuLifers' Contributions to Societal WelfareYuLife’s influence extends into societal contributions, with UK members donating 140,440 meals and supporting significant environmental projects like water and plastic reduction. In the US, our members have donated 790 meals — indicating a promising start in community contributions and the potential for expanded impact as our user base grows.About YuLifeYuLife is working to reimagine the insurance industry by protecting lives, rewarding living and inspiring life. We’re on a mission to transform traditional insurance into a life-enhancing experience each employee will value and use daily. How does it work?Our award-winning app uses behavioural science and game mechanics to reward your people for living well while offering protection in case of crisis. And with our top-rated employee assistance programme, your team gets access to mental, financial and social support, virtual GPs, nutritionists, life coaches and more to help them live their best livesBecause we believe that your employees should benefit from their insurance from day one — and that wellbeing should be accessible every day, for everyone.Request a demo for your team today.