Since starting in the UK in 1947 with just 38,000 members, Bupa has developed into an internationally respected brand. Bupa Global was established in 1971 to extend our health cover to expatriates around the globe, with over 1.2 million medical providers. Bupa Global is the international health insurance division of Bupa. We provide customers who want premium international coverage with products and services to access the healthcare they need anytime, anywhere in the world, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling or working abroad.