Pacific Prime Dubai Awarded Bupa Global's SME Retention Award

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025--

Pacific Prime Dubai, a leader in international health insurance and employee benefits solutions, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the esteemed "SME Retention Award" from Bupa Global. The award presentation took place during a ceremony held at Pacific Prime Dubai’s office on April 29, 2025.

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This accolade reflects the exceptional retention results achieved through the collaborative efforts between Bupa Global and Pacific Prime over the past year. The partnership has emphasized a shared vision of delivering outstanding service and tailored health insurance solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the region.

Nicholas Lester, Head of Commercial Distribution & Client Management, UAE at Bupa Global, expressed his enthusiasm during the award presentation: “ Bupa Global is very pleased to present Pacific Prime with our ‘SME Retention Award.’ This recognition is testament to the incredible retention results Bupa Global has achieved in partnership with Pacific Prime over the past 12 months, and it highlights the years of collaboration and shared vision that we’ve enjoyed together. ”

David Hayes, CEO for the Middle East & Africa at Pacific Prime, expressed gratitude for this significant recognition: “We are truly honored to receive the SME Retention Award from Bupa Global. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to putting clients first and going the extra mile for their benefit, and high retention rates speak volumes about the trust and satisfaction of our clients. We have been very fortunate to have a partner in Bupa Global who shares this vision. Together, we will continue to ensure our clients receive unparalleled service and support.”

About Bupa Global

Bupa Global is a leading international health insurance provider, serving 38 million customers worldwide. With operations in 190 countries, Bupa Global is dedicated to delivering high-quality health insurance solutions that cater to the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike. Bupa Global offers lifetime renewal, and its commitment to customer care and support is complemented by its extensive global network of healthcare providers and a large direct billing network, making it a trusted name for health insurance across the globe.

To learn more about Bupa Global, please visit: https://www.bupaglobal.com/en/about-us

About Pacific Prime

Established in 2000, Pacific Prime is an award-winning global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist that offers individual and corporate insurance solutions. With USD $1 billion in premium under management, Pacific Prime is now the third largest employee benefits broker and the leading flexible benefits solutions provider in the Asia Pacific after acquiring CXA Group’s brokerage arms in 2021. The brokerage has over 1,000 employees and 15 offices worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, the UK, the US, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia.

To learn more about Pacific Prime, please visit: https://www.pacificprime.com/corporate

Pacific Prime Dubai wins Bupa Global's SME Retention Award for their excellent service and tailored insurance solutions.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón allowed six runs, five of them earned, and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings during his third and likely final minor league rehabilitation start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Rodón will likely make his major league season debut over the weekend in Milwaukee, manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees opened a three-game series with Texas.

Rodón allowed a two-run homer to Mickey Gasper on his changeup in the first inning and a solo homer to Kristian Campbell on a slider in the sixth in a 7-6 loss at Worcester. He threw 83 pitches, struck out four, walked two and has a 7.11 ERA in his three starts at Triple-A.

Rodón opened the season on the 15-day injured list as he recovered from surgery on Oct. 15 to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur. He also had a setback in late March when he felt tightness in his right hamstring while throwing at the Yankees’ complex in Florida.

The left-hander signed $162 million, six-year contract with the Yankees in Dec. 2022. After struggling through injuries in 2023, Rodón has won 34 games in the last two seasons.

At the same time as Rodón’s start, Gerrit Cole made his fourth minor league start for High A Hudson Valley as he returns from reconstructive elbow surgery on March 11.

Cole allowed six runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings while throwing 69 pitches against Winston-Salem. Cole allowed solo homers to Caleb Bonemer and Kyle Lodise while also getting four strikeouts.

Cole is expected to need a few more minor league starts before making his season debut and first appearance since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series against the Dodgers. The Yankees have targeted a return in late May or early June for the 2023 AL Cy Young winner.

In the same game as Rodón, Anthony Volpe went 2 for 4. The Yankees opted to send Volpe to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after his 20-day rehab window expired on Sunday following Oct. 14 surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Volpe hit .250 (11 for 44) with one homer and six RBIs in 13 minor league games. He ended his rehab assignment in a 1-for-11 slide.

New York’s starting shortstop since 2023, Volpe has struggled at the plate, hitting .222 with 52 homers, 192 RBIs and 70 stolen bases over three seasons. His .212 average last year was 144th among 145 qualifiers, his play hampered after he hurt his hurt his left shoulder on May 3.

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FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Oct. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)