Global healthcare company Bupa has partnered with men’s health charity Movember to help more men stay engaged with mental health support, following research showing that 45% of men disengage from therapy before completing treatment.

Research shows 87% of Australian men who died by suicide had accessed a health service in the year before their death. 

In the UK, 82% of men aged 40-54 who died by suicide in 2017 were in contact with primary care services prior to their death, and half (50%) had been in contact with mental health services.

International healthcare company Bupa is partnering with Movember to equip clinicians across its Mindplace mental health centres in the UK and Australia with Movember's evidence-based Men in Mind training programme, designed to support clinicians to engage and retain men in mental healthcare.

International insurance provider William Russell has officially unveiled its new Platinum Service proposition. An enhanced member proposition designed to elevate its top level of cover within its suite of International Health Plans, with highly personalised, seamless support for members worldwide.

HCI Group Global is disrupting the student insurance market with Student Health, a new International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) plan for overseas students studying in the United Kingdom.

Offering comprehensive health, accident, and assistance benefits from just £1.58 per day, Student Health provides international students access to private healthcare benefits above and beyond the standard services available through the National Health Service (NHS).

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios.

When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will also rebook disrupted customers to their destination at no additional cost, including where flights have been cancelled due to conflict-related disruption.

Allianz has been ranked #1 in the Evident AI Index for Insurance 2026, outperforming 30 of the world's leading insurers. The ranking confirms Allianz's leadership in adopting and scaling artificial intelligence across the global insurance industry. 

The annual Index, published by AI benchmarking platform Evident, assesses insurers across four dimensions: Talent, Innovation, Leadership, and Transparency, providing an independent, outside-in view of AI maturity in the sector.

Allianz Partners today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a large portion of nib’s Australian and New Zealand Travel Insurance portfolio marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy and its long-term commitment to the Australian market.  The deal remains subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of certain commercial conditions. 

APRIL Asia, through its dedicated APRIL Assistance teams, has been appointed as the International Assistance Group's (IAG) Assistance Partner in Vietnam. The appointment extends a long-standing collaboration, with APRIL Asia having served as IAG's Assistance Partner in Thailand for many years, where its teams have been recognised three times with IAG's Quality Award.

Hood Group, a leading UK-based insurance broker and Allianz Partners today announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance the flexibility and reach of travel insurance solutions available to customers and affinity partners; including well-known household brands and high street retailers across the UK.

Bupa Global has appointed Alison Massey as the General Manager for its Asia region, a move designed to accelerate the company’s strategic growth and digital transformation in high-potential markets. Massey, a veteran with over 20 years of expertise in International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI), will oversee operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia. Her primary mandate involves enhancing the customer value proposition through digital innovation and premium health solutions. This leadership transition reflects Bupa Global’s recognition of Asia as a "cornerstone" of its global strategy, focusing on proactive, customer-centric healthcare in an evolving insurance landscape.

Pacific Prime was awarded the Top Individual Broker award for six consecutive years and the Top SME Broker for the second successive year at Cigna’s Annual Broker Awards event in Drift Beach Club at the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel on February 12, 2026.

Pacific Prime’s recognition as Top Individual Broker for the sixth consecutive year underscores the brokerage’s unwavering commitment to excellence in client service and tailored insurance solutions. This achievement reflects the dedication of its expert team, who consistently deliver personalized guidance and innovative strategies to meet the diverse needs of individuals across the region.