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United Kingdom Health and Medical Insurance Market Report 2021: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Types of insurance, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Insurance, Health insurance, Health, Companies, Bupa Arabia

The "United Kingdom Health and Medical Insurance Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "United Kingdom Health and Medical Insurance Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The health and medical insurance market is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 5.05%, during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • According to the data published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), 1.7 million people in the United Kingdom had private medical insurance (PMI).
  • Bupa continues be the market leader in the UK health and medical insurance market, holding more than 50% of the market share.

Wellteq Appoints Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
British brands, Companies, Health care, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, GlaxoSmithKline, Beecham Group

Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President for HCORP Inc., deploying patient-centric interactive communication technologies for patient education/engagement and improvement of clinical staff efficiencies;

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  • Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President for HCORP Inc., deploying patient-centric interactive communication technologies for patient education/engagement and improvement of clinical staff efficiencies;
    Head of Product Development and Outcomes Research at SmithKline Beecham Healthcare where he managed one of the largest multi-site health outcomes research teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • As an enterprise (business-to-business) model Wellteq currently has two main sectors of customers, employers and insurance companies.
  • Wellteq have secured a large multinational portfolio of customers, including UBS, DBS and Bupa Insurance, and reseller partners like Willis Towers Watson, Advanced Human Imaging and Garmin.
  • Wellteq is developing its newly acquired Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technologies for connected patient applications in healthcare which will extend the Wellteqs continuum of care from preventative wellness through to virtual healthcare.

Zesty Paws Names Chris Jaromin as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Zesty, PAWS, Supply chain

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Zesty Paws, a leading functional supplement brand for pets, has hired Chris Jaromin as Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Zesty Paws, a leading functional supplement brand for pets, has hired Chris Jaromin as Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain.
  • In this role, Jaromin will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain team by expanding and evolving Zesty Paws' operations to optimize the brand's supply chain network.
  • Prior to joining Zesty Paws, Jaromin held the position of Vice President of Operations for Massachusetts-based startup Biena Snacks.
  • "I couldn't be happier to welcome Chris Jaromin to the Zesty Paws family," said Steve Ball, CEO of Zesty Paws.

'Powerless' teens at breaking point as UK enters third lockdown: Bupa experts urge parents to stay vigilant to mental health warning signs and seek help

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Articles, Health, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Mental health

These issues have manifested as physical health issues for 3.9 million feeling close to breaking point.

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  • These issues have manifested as physical health issues for 3.9 million feeling close to breaking point.
  • With lockdown restrictions tightened and further disruption expected as schools close, mental health experts at Bupa are encouraging parents to remain vigilant to the warning signs and regularly check in with their teenage child to see how they're coping.
  • It's worrying to see that their mental and physical health has deteriorated so much over this period.
  • Bupa also offers a Family Mental HealthLine to its UK health insurance customers where parents can access a team of trained advisors and mental health nurses to listen and provide advice, guidance and support.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of BUPA México, Compañía de Seguros, S.A. de C.V.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Insurance, Professional services, Finance, Credit rating agencies, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, AM Best, Credit rating, Reinsurance, Insurance, Economy

AM Best anticipates that the operational support and financial flexibility afforded by BUPA will continue.

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  • AM Best anticipates that the operational support and financial flexibility afforded by BUPA will continue.
  • BUPA Mexicos solid reinsurance program placed with BIC and experienced management team also support the ratings.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
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BUPA Global: Pandemic prompts work-life overhaul for world's business leaders

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Health, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Positive psychology, Mental health, Global Television Network, Articles

Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index released today reveals the impact of COVID-19 on global executives and finds the vast majority (94%) are planning a major overhaul of their work-life balance.

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  • Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index released today reveals the impact of COVID-19 on global executives and finds the vast majority (94%) are planning a major overhaul of their work-life balance.
  • While over a quarter (26%) will stop all business travel for 12 months.
  • Dr Luke James, Medical Director, Bupa Global, said:"With the prolonged pandemic impacting mental health so heavily, it's really important business leaders address any issues both personally and in their organisations.
  • It's good business to protect people they're the most important resource in any successful business."

BUPA Global: Second wave of mental ill-health amongst business leaders predicted as COVID restrictions tighten

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Health, Private providers of NHS services, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Mental health, Articles

Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index charts the impact of the pandemic on business leaders across the globe and highlights attitudes towards health and wellbeing, work-life balance and economic recovery.

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  • Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index charts the impact of the pandemic on business leaders across the globe and highlights attitudes towards health and wellbeing, work-life balance and economic recovery.
  • The report by the premium health insurer sheds light on the toll the pandemic has taken on UK executives.
  • As tighter restrictions return, Bupa Global is urging leaders to take steps to protect their own, and colleagues' mental health and seek professional support.
  • Sheldon Kenton, Managing Director, Bupa Global, said: "Many businesses are suffering and need their leaders and people to be in good health.

Australia's Health Provider Bupa Offers XRHealth to Customers for Physiotherapy Needs

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Articles, Private providers of NHS services, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Health, Telehealth, Health insurance, Technology

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth ,the leader in extended reality therapeutic applications and XR telehealth services, announced today that Bupa, Australia's largest health insurer, is offering its customers the opportunity to participate in an XRHealth trial for physiotherapy needs.

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  • BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth ,the leader in extended reality therapeutic applications and XR telehealth services, announced today that Bupa, Australia's largest health insurer, is offering its customers the opportunity to participate in an XRHealth trial for physiotherapy needs.
  • "We trialled this with selected customers earlier in the year and the results were overwhelmingly positive with customers reporting that they enjoyed the XRHealth program and found it extremely convenient," said Ms. Amos.
  • Following the initial offering, Bupa will make the platform available to more customers starting September 1, 2020 with a wider rollout planned for 2021.
  • Since 2002 we have reinvested approximately $6bn in Australia and New Zealand, while the Bupa Health Foundation has invested over $32 million to support more than 100 health and care projects.

Halfords Group PLC: Notification of Non-Executive Director Changes

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
British brands, Private providers of NHS services, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Halfords, Provident, Health insurance, Companies, Service industries

Halfords Group plc (the "Company") announces the following appointment andchanges to the constitution of its Board and Committees.

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  • Halfords Group plc (the "Company") announces the following appointment andchanges to the constitution of its Board and Committees.
  • Tom Singer has previously served as CFO of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, a leading international hotel group, and British United Provident Association ('BUPA'), a provider of health insurance, care homes for the elderly and other health-related services including private hospitals.
  • We are sure that he will contribute greatly to the ongoing success of Halfords."
  • There is no further information to be disclosed under paragraphs (2) to (6) of LR 9.6.13 pertaining to this appointment of Tom Singer.

Terra Nova Resources Enters Into Definitive Agreements to Acquire WellteQ Limited and CBDS Health Inc.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Companies, Insurance, DBS Bank, Workplace wellness, Health, Business

WellteQ white labels its technology for the consumer insurance policyholders for one of Australias largest private health insurers and for corporate insurance customers of Bupa (Australia).

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  • WellteQ white labels its technology for the consumer insurance policyholders for one of Australias largest private health insurers and for corporate insurance customers of Bupa (Australia).
  • WellteQ is also about to launch to global employees of South East Asias largest bank, DBS Bank.
  • The platform enables the digital health deployments with multiple wireless medical devices and solutions into hospital, clinical and remote locations.
  • The combination of WellteQ and CBDS is expected to fast track the expansion of WellteQs current corporate wellness capabilities into condition management and clinical-care.