Category Archive For "Insurance"
How to set boundaries in three easy steps
Have you ever found yourself being unable to say “no” – even when you wanted to? Or perhaps felt uncomfortable doing something that goes against your core values, beliefs, and opinions? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, then chances are you have trouble setting boundaries. Much like fences between homes or walls …
What are the most expensive cities in the world in 2022?
ECA International, a global mobility company, has recently released its annual list of the most expensive places to live in the world. Yet again, Hong Kong has remained in the number one position for reasons such as a stronger currency and higher prices. This marks the SARs third consecutive year as the most expensive place …
Can you get insurance if you smoke weed?
While smokers are aware that smoking tobacco affects their insurance, marijuana is less frequently discussed. Traditionally, insurance providers have rated marijuana users as smokers. But does insurance cover medicinal weed, you may be wondering. Both medicinal and recreational weed is currently seen as one and the same by insurers, though it might not be the …
How to cope in the aftermath of a traumatic event
Witnessing something tragic (which we’re constantly bombarded with in the media) can take a real toll on our mental health. But rather than bottle up all our emotions or, worse, become desensitized to these common occurrences, it’s important that we process and deal with how we feel in a healthy manner. So much so that …
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 …
Six benefits of emotional intelligence at the workplace
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely that you already know that developing emotional intelligence isn’t much of a priority at the workplace. When it comes to screening and evaluating new candidates or preparing training, the focus tends to be on educational background, current knowledge, and hard skills, along with personality assessment results. But is …
Differences between private and public insurance in the United States
The United States is well known for its exorbitant medical costs. So much so that even international health insurance plans, which cover virtually every country in the world, often exclude America due to its high costs. While around 60% of the US population has private health insurance to take care of their health needs, the …
What could insurance from big tech look like?
While Amazon, Google, Apple, and Meta (Facebook) are hardly insurance companies, you may soon be able to buy insurance products from them. Yes, these ‘big tech’ companies are very much eying the insurance space. But what would insurance products from these companies even look like? And how are these companies different from insurtech (if at …
5 tips for a sharper and healthier brain
If any of your loved ones suffered/are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, or if you’ve been told you have early signs, you’ll understand how frightening and disheartening the disease can really be. To lose your cherished memories and have your mind deteriorate, Alzheimer’s disease is perhaps one of the hardest diseases to come to terms with. …
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 …
