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Travel Insurance vs. Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Travel insurance provides cover for emergency treatment while you’re abroad for a shorter period. International health insurance, on the other hand, provides comprehensive healthcare for those relocating from their home country for a sustained period. Not knowing the difference between the two may also leave you with the wrong type of coverage, along with limited …

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Expat Maternity Leave Benefits: Understanding Paid Time Off Policies for Expecting Parents Abroad

Maternity leave is an employee benefit, available in most countries, which allows mothers to take a period of absence from work before and after the birth of their child. This allows the mother to prepare for the birth of their child, take care of their health, and take care of their child. Are you an …

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10 Successful Strategies to Empower Women in the Workplace

As we near the end of March, let us take a moment to honor the contributions women have made to our society and consider ways to support their advancement in the workplace. While our society has taken significant strides to achieve gender equality, many workplaces still fall short on this agenda.  Therefore, organizations that want …

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Overcoming the Glass Ceiling of Employees in an Organization

A lot of progress has been made to foster more equality in the workplace. However, some people still find themselves unfairly blocked from making career advancements. Unfortunately, this is when you’ve hit the glass ceiling. Various factors contribute to this, such as gender roles, discrimination, organizational management, and psychological factors. To overcome a glass ceiling …

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Layoff insurance: What you need to know

Mass layoffs are happening on a global scale, with Big Tech companies like Meta and Twitter making headlines for letting go of employees. Unexpectedly losing your job can be an incredibly stressful experience. Not only do you lose your source of income, but also the benefits of employment. If you are laid off, your group …

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Insurance brokers vs agents: Key differences explained

Those on the hunt for corporate insurance will quickly discover that not only do countless plans exist, but so do a variety of different distribution channels in the market. There are insurance companies that you can buy from directly, agents who will sell plans on the insurers’ behalf, and brokers that search and compare coverage …

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Workplace changes in 2022: Benefits and issues

Workplaces around the globe have changed significantly since 2020. While the COVID-19 pandemic still affects everyday life in 2022, most businesses have adopted various solutions, including working from home arrangements, flexible working, and/or a hybrid work strategy to support their employees. But amid the solutions that benefit employees, business leaders and HR professionals will need …

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Travel Insurance vs. Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Travel insurance provides cover for emergency treatment while you’re abroad for a shorter period. International health insurance, on the other hand, provides comprehensive healthcare for those relocating from their home country for a sustained period. Not knowing the difference between the two may also leave you with the wrong type of coverage, along with limited …

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The 5 Tips for Moving Abroad as an Expat

Moving abroad as an expat is a new beginning, but it can also come with its set of challenges such as adjusting to a new life elsewhere, starting a new job, or seeking healthcare for yourself as well as your family. In today’s blog post, we will explore the five tips for moving abroad as …

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Maternity Insurance Comparison: Evaluating Options for Coverage While Living Abroad

This deep-dive article compares 8 fabulous expat maternity insurance plans from international providers Cigna, VUMI, Allianz Care, and AXA. Allianz Care and AXA offer the shortest waiting periods, while Cigna has the highest annual plan limits and highest routine maternity coverage benefits. Are you an expatriate hoping to start a family in the near future …

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Image of world map

Travel Insurance vs. Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Travel insurance provides cover for emergency treatment while you’re abroad for a shorter period. International health insurance, on the other hand, provides comprehensive healthcare for those relocating from their home country for a sustained period. Not knowing the difference between the two may also leave you with the wrong type of coverage, along with limited …

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The 5 Tips for Moving Abroad as an Expat

Moving abroad as an expat is a new beginning, but it can also come with its set of challenges such as adjusting to a new life elsewhere, starting a new job, or seeking healthcare for yourself as well as your family. In today’s blog post, we will explore the five tips for moving abroad as …

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Maternity Insurance Comparison: Evaluating Options for Coverage While Living Abroad

This deep-dive article compares 8 fabulous expat maternity insurance plans from international providers Cigna, VUMI, Allianz Care, and AXA. Allianz Care and AXA offer the shortest waiting periods, while Cigna has the highest annual plan limits and highest routine maternity coverage benefits. Are you an expatriate hoping to start a family in the near future …

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Compassionate Ways to Talk to Your Parents about Their Health

Compassionate Ways to Talk to Your Parents about Their Health

As our parents age, their health becomes an increasingly important topic of conversation. However, discussing sensitive matters related to their well-being can be challenging, even embarrassing at times. In this Pacific Prime article, we will explore effective strategies and helpful tips for having fruitful discussions about their health, allowing us to nurture a deeper understanding …

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Maternity Insurance Comparison: Evaluating Options for Coverage While Living Abroad

This deep-dive article compares 8 fabulous expat maternity insurance plans from international providers Cigna, VUMI, Allianz Care, and AXA. Allianz Care and AXA offer the shortest waiting periods, while Cigna has the highest annual plan limits and highest routine maternity coverage benefits. Are you an expatriate hoping to start a family in the near future …

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Why and how should you provide Dental Insurance to Employees?

Employee benefits are imperative in talent attraction and retention while fostering a positive work environment with high employee satisfaction. Among all the various benefits that employers can offer, dental insurance stands out as a valuable yet controversial option. Dental insurance in your employee benefits package supports your employees in maintaining good oral health and improves …

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Expat Doula Services: Understanding Doula Services in Foreign Countries

Expats having their baby abroad can hire doulas to help assist them during their pregnancy, labor, and delivery. With a doula, expats can feel emotionally supported and prepared for the arrival of their child as they are in a new country.  Are you interested in hiring a doula while you live abroad? Perhaps you’d like …

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Pacific Prime Chosen as the WBN’s Preferred IPMI Provider

A milestone has been reached as international health insurance broker Pacific Prime was chosen as the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN)’s preferred Individual Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) broker. As the preferred IMPI broker to the WBN, Pacific Prime will be the go-to high-end private medical insurance broker, taking requests from clients worldwide. About the Worldwide Broker …

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The Healthcare War: What the Future Holds for Healthcare Stakeholders

Future years will bring a whirlwind of patient-related issues for contemporary medicine, including healthcare costs, artificial intelligence (AI), and a showdown between patient rights and regulatory approval.  Using healthcare as leverage in international relations and global business has put an end to modest profit and patient-centrism. This has caused disputes between governments, businesses, and insurers, …

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Pacific Prime Announces New Office in Australia

Pacific Prime is proud to announce its expansion into Australia, and the opening of a new office. This is a strategic move that represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to enhance healthcare access and provide exceptional employee benefits solutions to clients in the Oceanic region.  Michael Atta, our Head of Employee Benefits …

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