Healthcare Group BUPA today declared end of year pre-tax profits of £182.2m, 35% higher than £134.5m in 2003.

Income from insurance activities in the UK and overseas grew from £2.28bn in 2003 to £2.46bn last year, an increase of 7%.

Gross written premiums across the group were £2.47bn, up 5% from £2.31bn in 2003.

Chief executive Val Gooding said: “The UK insurance business – still BUPA's largest – achieved record ratings for its customer service. This excellent service supported customer retention and enable the business to grow its customer base.”

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