Here is a question to consider: “If you were to become critically ill and could not earn a living, would your family cope financially, especially to pay bills, mortgage, and other expenses?” Believe it or not, falling seriously ill can occur relatively quickly and at any time when you least suspect it. So, by all …

Happiness is essential in the workplace, as it is the root of employees’ performance or underperformance. According to Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work, 40% of the world’s workforce are unhappy with their job, which accounts for almost 2 billion people. That is a daunting number, especially when considering that unhappy …

Employee benefits are offered as a perk by companies to attract their employees to join their organization. Providing employees benefits is a win-win for both sides, so what could possibly go wrong? Failure to comply with regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), can lead to hefty consequences as we will explain below. …

The workforce is shifting, and not only because of the arrival of millennials in the workforce, but also due to digitalization and globalization. In light of these changes, businesses are changing their approaches to recruiting and maintaining top talents in this new transparent world. Apart from money and employee benefits, employer’s values and CSR initiatives …

Happiness is essential in the workplace, as it is the root of employees’ performance or underperformance. According to Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work, 40% of the world’s workforce are unhappy with their job, which accounts for almost 2 billion people. That is a daunting number, especially when considering that unhappy …

Engaged employees are ready to do everything in their power to provide clients with positive experiences. Their productivity and morale are high, and they perform all the work in accordance with the company’s best interests. Moreover, engaged employees are not interested in changing jobs, even when they are bombarded with recruiter’s calls, because they see …

Corporate risks come in many guises. From natural disasters and cyber crime, to poor conduct and penalties for non-compliance, the myriad of risks facing corporations are seemingly endless and ever-evolving. Unexpected mishaps can pop up at any time, potentially leading to detrimental outcomes – even for organizations with the most robust balance sheets. Alongside the …

There can be several different reasons for moving to a new country: retirement, a new job, or the desire to raise a family elsewhere are among the vast reasons to relocate. When deciding to make your big move, there are many things you should consider, chief among them being the location, house or apartment, and …

At Pacific Prime, we do our best to make the jargon-filled insurance world simpler, so people can better understand their policies. We make it our mission to simplify insurance because we understand that it is important for every policyholder to be familiar with the terms and conditions of their insurance plans. We have a team …

Seeing the word blockchain may be daunting for some people, due to the notion that it is a complex process with a concept hard to understand. Though that may be true, the basics of it can be simplified. Blockchain is basically a shared ledger filled with “blocks” that contain information of transactions, that are then …

There can be several different reasons for moving to a new country: retirement, a new job, or the desire to raise a family elsewhere are among the vast reasons to relocate. When deciding to make your big move, there are many things you should consider, chief among them being the location, house or apartment, and …

For all of the expats planning to be (or who are already) retired abroad, health insurance is an important issue. International retiree health insurance can be a tricky, though, as so many factors come in place when trying to obtain one, with coverage levels, provider networks, and price being some of the most crucial ones. …

That the US is the most expensive country in the world to obtain health insurance, we knew for a long time. But did you know that the cost of health insurance in the Americas is on the rise? One of the key findings in Pacific Prime’s 2018 Cost of Health Insurance report suggests that the …

That the US is the most expensive country in the world to obtain health insurance, we knew for a long time. But did you know that the cost of health insurance in the Americas is on the rise? One of the key findings in Pacific Prime’s 2018 Cost of Health Insurance report suggests that the …

Here is a question to consider: “If you were to become critically ill and could not earn a living, would your family cope financially, especially to pay bills, mortgage, and other expenses?” Believe it or not, falling seriously ill can occur relatively quickly and at any time when you least suspect it. So, by all …

At Pacific Prime, we do our best to make the jargon-filled insurance world simpler, so people can better understand their policies. We make it our mission to simplify insurance because we understand that it is important for every policyholder to be familiar with the terms and conditions of their insurance plans. We have a team …

For many corporate employers, burnout is the biggest occupational problem witnessed in workplace environments. The results of the corporate burnout can be disastrous for the employers as it can result in the loss of financial revenue and a high turnover rate of employees. Burnout is a consequence of chronic stress that runs down the body …

The insurance world is growing fast in terms of technology. From the rise of AI, blockchain, and now chatbots, innovations are helping make the life of insurers and their clients easier. In this Pacific Prime article, we take a closer look at chatbots and how they affect both the insurer and the policyholder. What are …

Seeing the word blockchain may be daunting for some people, due to the notion that it is a complex process with a concept hard to understand. Though that may be true, the basics of it can be simplified. Blockchain is basically a shared ledger filled with “blocks” that contain information of transactions, that are then …

Employee benefits are offered as a perk by companies to attract their employees to join their organization. Providing employees benefits is a win-win for both sides, so what could possibly go wrong? Failure to comply with regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), can lead to hefty consequences as we will explain below. …