Entries Written By Jimmy
Big data: Promoting trust between health insurers and clients
Big data has been around since 2005 when it was first coined and publicly announced by Roger Mougalas from O’Reilly Media. Its impact today is far-reaching with several industries ranging from manufacturing and retail to healthcare embracing the phenomenon of invaluable raw data. As for the global health insurance industry, big data has become a …
World Mental Health Day: 3 essential ways to boost your mental health
This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when people’s lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter who you are or where you are from, the consequences of the ongoing pandemic is huge, especially with regards to people’s mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), …
World Heart Day: What is cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how to prevent CVD?
Today is a rather special day as we celebrate World Heart Day and create awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD). All around the world, the day is marked by numerous events, sports programs, activities, and much more to promote the importance of healthy living and combating CVD. According to the World Health Federation, cardiovascular disease is …
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 …
