BUPA is probably one of the most widely recognised brands in UK private healthcare. Until 2010 the company offered a wide range of health insurance and critical illness cover to consumers.
However in 2010 BUPA was purchased by Friends Provident, who pledged to keep the BUPA brand in place until 2011. After this time the critical illness cover formally offered by BUPA, which can mean that you and your family will be financially secure if you are struck down with an illness that is listed in your policy, will come under the Friends Life insurance brand.