Entries Written By Jimmy
How laughter can boost employee productivity in the workplace
They say that laughter is the best medicine for your health, but did you know it can also promote productivity, enhance creativity, and reduce stress in the workplace? Turns out, whoever “they” are, they are not far from the truth. Today, more and more businesses are trying to be as open as possible to employees …
Pacific Prime’s latest video provides 5 tips for buying family health insurance
Picking the right family health insurance plan can be a daunting task, especially if you have no knowledge or experience when it comes to buying one. Of course, getting started is the hardest part – you have to determine which insurance company is trustworthy and then attempt to navigate their products and services, which may …
What will office life look like in the future?
Despite the fact that so much is still unknown about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many businesses around the globe have already begun drawing up plans on how to bring their employees back into the office. In this feature by Pacific Prime, we look at how office life could change for the millions of people around …
Announcing Pacific Prime’s latest video on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and staying healthy
Around the globe, governments have either locked down entirely or have implemented tough measures and restrictions on the movement of people. Millions around the world will be feeling the stresses of staying at home and not being able to freely see loved ones or to go about their normal routine. For those that must leave …
COVID-19: What can employers do to protect their employee’s mental health?
By now, your business has grown accustomed to the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on markets around the world, and perhaps your own revenue and activities have also been affected. With all the current troubles and concerns, there is one thing you must not forget as an employer, and that’s your sole duty to protect …
Coronavirus (COVID-19): employer’s duty and obligation to protect their employees
During this pandemic, protecting the health of employees is an employer’s sole responsibility. Employees that are still working and fulfilling their responsibilities, from key workers like frontline healthcare professionals and emergency responders, to those working in supermarkets, grocers, pharmacies, factories, transportation, construction, sanitation, and other essential workplaces, must be protected from contracting the virus. In …
Saudi Arabia announces mandatory health insurance for tourists
They say that if there is a final frontier of tourism left, it’s Saudi Arabia. The country is the birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, and rich in attractions and culture. A beautiful country that most international non-religious tourists have always dreamt of visiting. The country, in September 2019, finally opened up its doors to …
The cost of global medicine
No matter where you are in the world, the cost of the drug you buy will be starkly different from that of the same drug elsewhere in another country. Hard to believe right? Well, if you are wondering why and curious about the impact this may have on you, a family member, or friend, then …
Key drivers of health insurance premiums and considerations for employers
Around the globe, individuals, families, and organizations are feeling the pinch as the cost of health insurance continues to rise. Taking the US as an example, the 2019 Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey – an annual study of about 2,000 small and large organization employer-sponsored insurance – discovered that the average annual premium …
Introducing our first ever Medical Evacuation Guide!
Pacific Prime is excited to announce the release of our long-awaited Medical Evacuation Guide. This simple guide provides invaluable information on everything you need to know about medication evacuation when traveling or living abroad. As experts in travel and health insurance, we understand that medical emergencies can happen anywhere, and at any time. So, for …
