Category Archive For "Insurance"
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 …
What happens to your EHIC card after Brexit?
Now that the UK has officially left the EU, the public is being advised to pay attention to the changes in healthcare. On January 31, 2020, at 23:00, the United Kingdom left the European Union over three years following the referendum. This prompted changes to healthcare for citizens of the nation concerning receiving medical treatment …
How to attract talented teachers to your school
Since English-speaking international schools are looking for more teachers, they really need to stand out as candidates to attract the best talent. But just how does a school rise above the competition? In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll take a look at ways you can attract talented teachers to your school without making the highest …
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 …
Top 3 2020 Global mobility trends
Anyone in the global mobility industry must always be ready to adapt to changes in regulation, logistics arrangements, the economic situation abroad, and more. This makes keeping up with the key global mobility trends crucial so that businesses with global mobility programs can adapt to disruptive changes happening throughout the world. Whether you are being …
Health insurance may soon be mandatory for all US immigrants
The US’s healthcare and health insurance systems are notoriously expensive when compared to the rest of the world. For those moving to the country, the cost of doing so may increase significantly in the near future as US President Donald Trump has recently released a presidential proclamation, calling for mandatory health insurance for US immigrants, …
Urgent care centers in the healthcare market
For an ankle sprain, a sore throat, or an eye irritation, where do you go when the pain is bad enough to seek medical help, but not severe enough to warrant a hospital stay? Most people would answer, “Obviously, the emergency department!”. But that option carries the risk of being rejected for treatment or worse …
Announcing our guide to moving abroad as an expat
Pacific Prime is excited to announce our latest guide – The Complete Guide to Moving Abroad as an Expat. This easy-to-navigate online guide provides information on everything you need to know about moving abroad as an expatriate. As experts in expat, travel, and health insurance, we understand the difficulties that expats face when moving somewhere …
Traces of toxic metal are found in 95% of U.S baby food: How do you avoid them?
Suppose your newborn is gradually being poisoned with toxic metal day by day, without you even knowing before it’s already too late. That’s a scary thought for any parent, and even more horrifically, a realistic one too! A recent investigation by the nonprofit Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) found that 95% of all baby foods …
