SIGNAL IDUNA Romania and Bupa Global have announced a strategic partnership that provides companies in Romania with an integrated solution combining local and international health insurance for their employees.
The recent launch event brought together leaders from both companies and intermediary partners to explore the biggest challenges in global healthcare and how this new partnership can help employers support and protect their people at home and abroad.
This partnership gives employers a simple way to integrate local health insurance with complementary international cover, with preferential terms when both are purchased together. The joint solution brings together two specialist insurers, each a leader in their field, to support organisations with mobile teams, regional roles or international responsibilities.
With more than 18 years of experience in the local market, SIGNAL IDUNA develops health insurance solutions tailored to the specific needs of companies in Romania, providing rapid access to medical services in any clinic, hospital, or laboratory within any private healthcare network in the country.
Bupa Global adds international reach through its extensive medical network, giving access to more than two million healthcare providers and supporting over 60 million customers worldwide. With the international cover, customers can access leading hospitals and specialists directly, including renowned medical centres, as well as emergency medical evacuation and repatriation if they need urgent support abroad.
The experience is supported by dedicated digital tools that make it easy to access policy details, manage documents and reimbursements, book appointments and use telemedicine services. Customers also have 24/7 medical support wherever they are in the world.
For employers, the integrated solution supports cost efficiency while enhancing the value of their employee benefits. Consistent medical cover across borders gives organisations a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent.
Tiberiu Maier, President of the Management Board, SIGNAL IDUNA, said: “Through our partnership with Bupa Global, we enable companies in Romania to integrate both local protection and international coverage into a single benefits strategy. This step sets a new standard in how we support organizations that invest long term in the health and safety of their teams.”
James O’Reilly, General Manager for Bupa Global, Europe said: “This partnership allows us to bring companies in Romania a more connected health insurance experience. Together with SIGNAL IDUNA, we’re giving employees access to trusted care at home and worldwide. It marks the start of a long‑term collaboration, with the joint solution already available. We’re committed to raising the standard of medical protection for organisations with internationally mobile teams, and we’ll continue developing solutions shaped around local needs and global health trends.”
The partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between SIGNAL IDUNA and Bupa Global, and the new solution is already available in Romania. Through this initiative, the two companies aim to redefine the standards of medical protection for organizations seeking security, mobility, and access to medical excellence at an international level.
In the coming period, SIGNAL IDUNA and Bupa Global will develop joint solutions tailored to the local market and aligned with global trends in health insurance.
About SIGNAL IDUNA
The SIGNAL IDUNA Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Germany.
Founded more than 110 years ago, SIGNAL IDUNA has built an excellent reputation as a strong and reliable provider of insurance and financial services, offering a wide range of solutions — including insurance, banking services, and investments — to individual and corporate clients. SIGNAL IDUNA’s business conduct is focused on long-term success and is based on meeting customer needs, market development, innovation, and financial independence.
Currently, SIGNAL IDUNA operates in the insurance markets of Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
On the local market, SIGNAL IDUNA began operations in 2008. Its current portfolio includes a wide range of products and services for both individual customers and Corporate and SME clients. General insurance, life, and health insurance solutions address specific protection needs for both customer segments and are provided through the three companies operating in Romania (SIGNAL IDUNA ASIGURARE REASIGURARE, SIGNAL IDUNA ASIGURĂRI, and GARANTA).
SIGNAL IDUNA also provides reinsurance solutions, risk analysis, and underwriting consultancy services to support optimal insurance management. Its expertise is supported by nationwide coverage and a simplified, customer-friendly digital experience.
For more information, please visit www.signal-iduna.ro
About Bupa Global
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Bupa Global is the premium health insurance arm of Bupa. Established in 1971, it provides individuals, small businesses and corporate customers international coverage with products and services so they can access the healthcare they need, when they need it, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling or working abroad. With a multilingual team of advisers, Bupa Global serves customers across the globe and can provide access to c.1.7m medical providers on a direct settlement basis. Offices are in London and Brighton (UK), Miami and Philadelphia (USA), Dublin (Ireland), Cairo (Egypt), Dubai (UAE), and Hong Kong (China) as well as regional offices in Mainland China and Singapore.