Health insurer Bupa International has introduced Worldwide Health Options, a flexible medical insurance package that can be tailored to individual needs.

David Grint, commercial director for Bupa International, said, "From emergency situations such as an evacuation or repatriation, to just providing peace of mind to someone living in a country with poor healthcare provision, for our customers it is about access to good reliable facilities anywhere in the world.

"Research shows that our customers and intermediaries wanted to be able to tailor cover to match their healthcare needs. The modular nature of this new plan enables us to offer people more choice and be more responsive to our customers' requirements. And as we move into new territories, we can adapt the modules, rather than having to establish a new product that accounts for local compliance and regulation issues."

As well as having round-the-clock telephone support, customers can manage their cover online, where they can access a comprehensive library of information. They can view their plan, update their personal details, track the progress of their claims, make payments, download forms and talk to Bupa 24 hours a day using the free webchat service. 

For more information, visit www.bupa-intl.com