International

Bupa Global and Doha Insurance Group have signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide international private health insurance (PMI) products and solutions in the Qatari market.  Health & Protection understands the move...

UnitedHealthcare Global has promoted David Cottrell to senior product manager.  Cottrell was previously product and proposition manager at UnitedHealthcare for more than three years from 2021.  As a part of the product...

Bupa’s pre-tax profit rose more than 70% to almost £1bn in 2024, however its UK and Global insurance division saw profits slip 15% over last year. Bupa's group pre-tax profit hit £972m,...

Chubb has announced agreements to acquire the insurance businesses of Liberty Mutual in Thailand and Vietnam.   The terms were not disclosed.   The move will help to expand Chubb's global footprint. Chubb...

Hong Kong-based broker Alea has partnered with AIA to offer its health, life insurance and employee benefits solutions.  Alea already offers insurance options from more than 25 insurance providers in the Hong...

  In the fast-paced global business landscape, the health and wellbeing of employees on international assignments and business travel are crucial for organisational success. Traditional healthcare models often fall short in addressing...

UAE-based Lifecare International has appointed of Vishal Bhargava as group chief financial officer (CFO).  Bhargava was previously the CFO at NAS Neuron Health Services for more than four years.  Prior to that...

Amber Musson-Thorp is leaving her position as group commercial director for Lifecare to take on a position as an independent consultant in the healthcare and insurance market – though she will also...

Aviva’s individual protection, health insurance and group protection sales fell last year on a like-for-like basis, according to its annual results. The insurer’s individual protection sales were down by 7% to £142m...

Spectrum.Life, has announced the appointment of Ian Ranger as head of insurance for the UK and Ireland.   Ranger will be primarily responsible for developing, managing and expanding the insurance client base in...