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Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pacific Prime Dubai Awarded Bupa Global's SME Retention Award
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pacific Prime Dubai, a leader in international health insurance and employee benefits solutions, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the esteemed "SME Retention Award" from Bupa Global. The award presentation took place during a ceremony held at Pacific Prime Dubai's office on April 29, 2025. We are truly honored to receive the SME Retention Award from Bupa Global. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to putting clients first and going the extra mile for their benefit. Share This accolade reflects the exceptional retention results achieved through the collaborative efforts between Bupa Global and Pacific Prime over the past year. The partnership has emphasized a shared vision of delivering outstanding service and tailored health insurance solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the region. Nicholas Lester, Head of Commercial Distribution & Client Management, UAE at Bupa Global, expressed his enthusiasm during the award presentation: ' Bupa Global is very pleased to present Pacific Prime with our 'SME Retention Award.' This recognition is testament to the incredible retention results Bupa Global has achieved in partnership with Pacific Prime over the past 12 months, and it highlights the years of collaboration and shared vision that we've enjoyed together. ' David Hayes, CEO for the Middle East & Africa at Pacific Prime, expressed gratitude for this significant recognition: 'We are truly honored to receive the SME Retention Award from Bupa Global. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to putting clients first and going the extra mile for their benefit, and high retention rates speak volumes about the trust and satisfaction of our clients. We have been very fortunate to have a partner in Bupa Global who shares this vision. Together, we will continue to ensure our clients receive unparalleled service and support.' About Bupa Global Bupa Global is a leading international health insurance provider, serving 38 million customers worldwide. With operations in 190 countries, Bupa Global is dedicated to delivering high-quality health insurance solutions that cater to the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike. Bupa Global offers lifetime renewal, and its commitment to customer care and support is complemented by its extensive global network of healthcare providers and a large direct billing network, making it a trusted name for health insurance across the globe. To learn more about Bupa Global, please visit: About Pacific Prime Established in 2000, Pacific Prime is an award-winning global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist that offers individual and corporate insurance solutions. With USD $1 billion in premium under management, Pacific Prime is now the third largest employee benefits broker and the leading flexible benefits solutions provider in the Asia Pacific after acquiring CXA Group's brokerage arms in 2021. The brokerage has over 1,000 employees and 15 offices worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, the UK, the US, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia. To learn more about Pacific Prime, please visit:
The Herald Scotland
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Bupa to open two mental health centres in Scotland
The healthcare provider announced last week it was to open 70 across the UK, with the first 20 set to open in 2025. It can now be revealed two of those will be in Scotland with Dundee and Edinburgh earmarked as areas of the country which will see them introduced. The centres are a response to rising demand for access to mental health services in the UK with research revealing that one in four adults experience some form of mental health concern each year, which rises to one third of UK employees. A quarter of UK workers reported a deterioration in their mental wellbeing over the past year, while a third of those affected did not seek any form of assistance. Read More Rethinking adolescent and child mental health care in an age of instant gratification It will initially be accessible to Bupa's UK insurance customers before eventually becoming available to self-paying members of the public. The centres will offer access to face-to-face talking therapies including counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO for Bupa Global, India & UK said: 'As a leading provider of healthcare services to FTSE100 organisations and SMEs across the UK, we know that keeping workforces healthy and in work is a primary concern for employers. 'Since 2020, demand for mental health services has grown exponentially for the workforce and their wider family unit, particularly young people. There is an increasing need for mental health support across the UK and fast access to services has never been more important. 'Mindplace centres will help people get fast access to face-to-face care. They reflect our commitment to prevention, identifying urgent needs amongst our customers where early intervention can lead to better health outcomes. With no shareholders, this reinvestment of our profits enables us to develop solutions that support and mitigate pressure on healthcare systems over the long term.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Workers' stress complaints drive surge in private mental health clinics
Workers complaining of stress are fuelling a boom in private mental health clinics. Bupa is to launch mental health centres across the UK to deal with an 'exponential' rise in demand from stressed workers. Its 70 'mindspace' centres will focus on corporate clients and their family members. Bupa's chief executive said businesses were crying out for more help, with sick leave rising and productivity falling. The company has seen demand for access to mental health treatments rise by 20 per cent year on year since 2020. The initiative comes as Wes Streeting launches a call for evidence, inviting individuals and organisations to offer expertise informing decision-making, ahead of the first-ever men's health strategy. The Health Secretary said men were being 'hit harder' by health problems, with suicide the leading cause of death for men under 50. Across the country, mental health claims have fuelled a surge in benefits payments post-Covid, while overall spending on working age sickness and disability benefits have risen by £20 billion. One in four pounds paid in income tax is expected to go towards sickness benefits by the end of this decade, unless the trajectory changes. On Thursday, Bupa's chief executive announced plans to launch 20 'mindspace' centres this year, starting in Guildford, Reading and Bristol – the areas identified as having the highest demand. In total, 70 such facilities will be opened by the end of 2027. Carlos Jaureguizar, the chief executive of Bupa Global, India & UK, said mental health was now one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, with the new centres aimed at providing help quickly, before individuals reach crisis point. He said: 'Since 2020, demand for mental health services has grown exponentially for the workforce and their wider family unit, particularly young people. There is an increasing need for mental health support across the UK and fast access to services has never been more important.' 'When we talk to our big corporate clients and our SMEs [small to medium sized enterprises], this trend is really impacting their employees, their capacity to work, their sick leave and the productivity of the country, so we need to do something to solve that.' He said the centres would ensure clients received fast access to face-to-face care, with a focus on prevention. The service will be offered to individual customers, as well as corporate clients, and later be made available for self-pay customers. Mr Jaureguizar said: 'Mindspace facilities will help people get fast access to face-to-face care. They reflect our commitment to prevention, identifying urgent needs amongst our customers where early intervention can lead to better health outcomes.' Last month, a report by PwC suggested that Generation Z were giving up on work, with almost four in 10 considering leaving their job and ending up on benefits. It warned that a generation of workers was now in danger of permanently drifting out of the jobs market and identified mental health conditions as a 'major driver' of youth worklessness. PwC said economic inactivity, where people are neither in work nor looking for a job, was on course to rise further, with 4.4 million workers – one in 10 of the overall workforce – now 'on the brink of leaving the labour market'. In a stark warning, the Big Four accountancy firm, which employs roughly 26,000 people in the UK, also said many employers were wary of taking on people who had been out of work for an extended period. Research by benefits provider Unum suggests that one in three UK employees experience some form of mental health concern annually, with a quarter saying their mental wellbeing has worsened in the past year. Meanwhile, analysis by accounting firm Deloitte found that mental health problems are costing UK companies £51 billion each year. It also noted that while cost of living, job security and personal or family finances were top priorities among working adults, children's mental health was one of the greatest concerns for almost half of working parents. The centres will be accessible to Bupa's four million UK insurance customers, many of whom have corporate accounts. The mindspace facilities will offer access to face-to-face talking therapies, including counselling, psychology, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Mindspace facilities will become available to self-pay customers shortly after. A survey this year found that one in three young workers have taken sick days because of mental health issues triggered by stress. Some 35 per cent of employees aged 18 to 24 reported feeling so unwell as a result of stress that they had to take time off from work last year, according to charity Mental Health UK. On Thursday, Mr Streeting will promise action to prevent and tackle the biggest health problems facing men, and to 'close the life-expectancy gap', which sees men die almost four years earlier than women on average. 'Every day, men across England are dying early from preventable causes. Men are hit harder by a range of conditions, while tragically suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50. 'Our Plan For Change means we will tackle these issues head on through a men's health strategy, and today's call for evidence is the crucial next step in understanding what works, what doesn't, and how we can design services men will actually use,' he said, urging the public to share their views. The call for evidence will be open for 12 weeks on the Department of Health and Social Care website. Amy O'Connor, from the men's health charity Movember, said: 'Too many men are dying too young. The men's health strategy is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in positive change for men and their loved ones. Julie Bentley, the chief executive of Samaritans, said: 'Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 so it's critical that suicide prevention is front and centre of this strategy. With men making up 75 per cent of all suicides, this strategy is a real opportunity to prevent thousands of deaths.' Earlier this year, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, rejected the suggestion that a 'minister for men' was needed after calls were made for a government position specifically addressing issues such as behaviour, education and poor mental health. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Workers' stress complaints drive surge in private mental health clinics
Workers complaining of stress are fuelling a boom in private mental health clinics. Bupa is to launch mental health centres across the UK to deal with an 'exponential' rise in demand from stressed workers. Its 70 'mindspace' centres will focus on corporate clients and their family members. Bupa's chief executive said businesses were crying out for more help, with sick leave rising and productivity falling. The company has seen demand for access to mental health treatments rise by 20 per cent year on year since 2020. The initiative comes as Wes Streeting launches a call for evidence, inviting individuals and organisations to offer expertise informing decision-making, ahead of the first-ever men's health strategy. The Health Secretary said men were being 'hit harder' by health problems, with suicide the leading cause of death for men under 50. Across the country, mental health claims have fuelled a surge in benefits payments post-Covid, while overall spending on working age sickness and disability benefits have risen by £20 billion. One in four pounds paid in income tax is expected to go towards sickness benefits by the end of this decade, unless the trajectory changes. On Thursday, Bupa's chief executive announced plans to launch 20 'mindspace' centres this year, starting in Guildford, Reading and Bristol – the areas identified as having the highest demand. In total, 70 such facilities will be opened by the end of 2027. Carlos Jaureguizar, the chief executive of Bupa Global, India & UK, said mental health was now one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, with the new centres aimed at providing help quickly, before individuals reach crisis point. He said: 'Since 2020, demand for mental health services has grown exponentially for the workforce and their wider family unit, particularly young people. There is an increasing need for mental health support across the UK and fast access to services has never been more important.' 'When we talk to our big corporate clients and our SMEs [small to medium sized enterprises], this trend is really impacting their employees, their capacity to work, their sick leave and the productivity of the country, so we need to do something to solve that.' He said the centres would ensure clients received fast access to face-to-face care, with a focus on prevention. The service will be offered to individual customers, as well as corporate clients, and later be made available for self-pay customers. Mr Jaureguizar said: 'Mindspace facilities will help people get fast access to face-to-face care. They reflect our commitment to prevention, identifying urgent needs amongst our customers where early intervention can lead to better health outcomes.' 'Major driver of youth worklessness' Last month, a report by PwC suggested that Generation Z were giving up on work, with almost four in 10 considering leaving their job and ending up on benefits. It warned that a generation of workers was now in danger of permanently drifting out of the jobs market and identified mental health conditions as a 'major driver' of youth worklessness. PwC said economic inactivity, where people are neither in work nor looking for a job, was on course to rise further, with 4.4 million workers – one in 10 of the overall workforce – now 'on the brink of leaving the labour market'. In a stark warning, the Big Four accountancy firm, which employs roughly 26,000 people in the UK, also said many employers were wary of taking on people who had been out of work for an extended period. Research by benefits provider Unum suggests that one in three UK employees experience some form of mental health concern annually, with a quarter saying their mental wellbeing has worsened in the past year. Meanwhile, analysis by accounting firm Deloitte found that mental health problems are costing UK companies £51 billion each year. It also noted that while cost of living, job security and personal or family finances were top priorities among working adults, children's mental health was one of the greatest concerns for almost half of working parents. The centres will be accessible to Bupa's four million UK insurance customers, many of whom have corporate accounts. The mindspace facilities will offer access to face-to-face talking therapies, including counselling, psychology, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Mindspace facilities will become available to self-pay customers shortly after. A survey this year found that one in three young workers have taken sick days because of mental health issues triggered by stress. Some 35 per cent of employees aged 18 to 24 reported feeling so unwell as a result of stress that they had to take time off from work last year, according to charity Mental Health UK. 'Many men are dying too young' On Thursday, Mr Streeting will promise action to prevent and tackle the biggest health problems facing men, and to 'close the life-expectancy gap', which sees men die almost four years earlier than women on average. 'Every day, men across England are dying early from preventable causes. Men are hit harder by a range of conditions, while tragically suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50. 'Our Plan For Change means we will tackle these issues head on through a men's health strategy, and today's call for evidence is the crucial next step in understanding what works, what doesn't, and how we can design services men will actually use,' he said, urging the public to share their views. The call for evidence will be open for 12 weeks on the Department of Health and Social Care website. Amy O'Connor, from the men's health charity Movember, said: 'Too many men are dying too young. The men's health strategy is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in positive change for men and their loved ones. Julie Bentley, the chief executive of Samaritans, said: 'Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 so it's critical that suicide prevention is front and centre of this strategy. With men making up 75 per cent of all suicides, this strategy is a real opportunity to prevent thousands of deaths.' Earlier this year, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, rejected the suggestion that a 'minister for men' was needed after calls were made for a government position specifically addressing issues such as behaviour, education and poor mental health.
Arabian Business
07-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Spartan Race Middle East: Inside the corporate wellness trend reshaping Dubai's business landscape
Dubai's corporate sector is increasing investment in employee well-being, recognising its impact on productivity, retention, and overall business performance. A report titled Future of Workplace Well-being, which highlights the Dubai Health Authority's Mental Health Strategy 2031, links poor mental health to higher absenteeism, burnout, and reduced job satisfaction—factors that cost the UAE economy AED 3.9 billion annually in lost productivity. This trend is prompting businesses to take proactive measures. Additionally, a recent Bupa Global survey revealed that 88 percent of UAE companies plan to increase investment in employee well-being in 2025, underscoring a shift towards prioritising workplace health. With 93 percent of employers integrating well-being into their business strategies, companies are rolling out comprehensive wellness programmes that focus on physical, mental, social, and financial health. Expanding corporate wellness initiatives in Dubai companies Dubai companies are prioritising employee well-being through holistic initiatives, including health screenings, yoga, and gym subsidies for physical wellness; counselling, mental health training, and wellness apps for mental support; networking, mentorship, and inclusion programmes for social well-being; and financial education, among other efforts. Beyond office-based initiatives, many companies are encouraging participation in community fitness events. Many now sponsor race entries, organise corporate teams, and offer structured training programmes. Dubai Holding's sponsorship of the Dubai Marathon and the growing corporate presence at endurance events reflect a broader shift towards fostering team spirit and engagement through physical activity. ITP Media Group has also demonstrated its commitment to corporate wellness by launching workplace fitness challenges, mental health awareness campaigns, and team-building initiatives, notably through the Spartan Race Middle East. Organised in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, the first Trifecta of 2025 attracted over 4,000 participants and marked a significant milestone. Here is how Spartan Race Middle East plays a key role in boosting employee well-being As part of one of the most dynamic wellness initiatives gaining traction in Dubai's corporate sector, Spartan Race Middle East offers an inclusive platform for employees of all fitness levels to compete and build resilience in a team environment. Known for its high-energy obstacle courses, the upcoming 'Dawn 'til Dusk' event on April 19, 2025 at The Arena, Bab Al Shams presents a unique opportunity for corporate teams. The venue, set within a Middle Eastern colosseum-inspired arena, creates an immersive and competitive atmosphere. With both day and night race options, participants can choose the time that suits them best. The event offers a variety of race formats, from the 5K Sprint and 10K Super to the Kids' Race, with distances ranging from 1K to 3K. This is an inclusive event, providing something for everyone. The Spartan Race Middle East tickets start from AED110 for the Kids' Race (1K) and go up to AED400 for the Elite Super (10K) race. Race formats include: 1–3km Kids Race (family inclusion) 5km Sprint (ideal for beginners) 10km Super (for committed racers) Spartan Race fosters healthy corporate competition, with companies going head-to-head in a test of teamwork and endurance. By supporting employee participation, businesses encourage a culture of resilience, collaboration, and wellness. The shift towards corporate wellness in Dubai reflects a broader transformation in workplace culture, where employees are increasingly recognised as a company's greatest asset. As wellness becomes central to HR and business strategy, we can expect a growing number of innovative, employee-centric initiatives to emerge. By investing in both the physical and mental well-being of their workforce, forward-thinking businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in Dubai's competitive and dynamic economy. Sign up for the Spartan Race Middle East 'Dawn to 'til Dusk' event on April 19 NOW! The inaugural Spartan Race Middle East event also attracted massive sponsorship from leading brands and featured activations at key regional sporting events, setting the stage for even greater collaborations in 2025. [email protected] or 058 208 6954. For all other queries, contact Isla Watt at [email protected] or 04 444 3784.
