Provider comparison
Unum vs Bupa
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Health & Insurance
Health & Insurance
Best for
Small businesses to large employers
Small businesses to large employers
Pricing model
On request
On request
UK presence
Head office in Dorking
Since 1947
Regulator
FCA and PRA regulated insurer (see FCA Register)
FCA and PRA regulated insurer (see FCA Register)
Strapline
Unum is an employer-paid group protection insurer, with an employer portal, dental insurance and employee support services.
Bupa provides private medical insurance and health services for employers, backed by its own clinics and dental practices.
What's included
- Group protection. Employer-paid protection insurance for employees.
- UnumSync. An employer portal for insights, claims and wellbeing support.
- Dental insurance. Dental cover for employees.
- Help@hand. A support service for employees.
- Private medical insurance. Group health cover with a choice of cover levels.
- Own clinics and dental centres. Bupa runs health clinics, dental centres and hospitals in the UK.
- Mental health support. Mental health cover and support as part of its corporate plans.
- Direct or through a broker. Available to employers directly or through a benefits broker.
At a glance
- FCA and PRA regulated
- Group protection insurer
- UnumSync employer portal
- Head office in Dorking
- FCA and PRA regulated
- Established 1947
- No shareholders
- Own clinics and dental centres
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