The Bupa Group has been trading since 1947,and now looks after over eight million members worldwide of 115 nationalities in 190 countries. As a private company limited by guarantee, Bupa has no shareholders to pay, which means that profits are continuously reinvested back into providing better health and care services for our members.

Bupa has considerable financial resources. In 2006 group income totalled over £4.2 billion with total assets at £2.1 billion and group reserves of £1.9 billion. Bupa Insurance Limited is rated by both Moody’s and Fitch.*

Bupa’s longstanding experience and expertise means we can offer access to a global network of over 7,500 participating hospitals and clinics. We know the high standards our members expect of a hospital. We know what is available in the way of quality treatment and facilities worldwide. And we know the importance of staying on hand with advice and support through every stage of a patient’s treatment, care and recovery.