Bupa underlying profit up

Bupa, in its half year statement for the six months to the end of 30 June 2013, showed net insurance premiums up from £3.3bn to £3.5bn helping global revenue to rise 8% to £4.5bn (2012: £4.1bn). Total claims and expenses were £4.3bn (2012: £3.9bn), financial income after expenses £7.3m (2012: £24.9m), which once non-underlying items…