Category Archive For "Insurance"
6 ways to celebrate World Health Day in 2021
This year’s theme for World Health Day is building a fairer, healthier world. On April 7th of every year, we explore a thematic global health issue on World Health Day. For many in developed nations, never before has our health been under a sharper spotlight. According to the WHO, not only is health central to …
How to make Easter COVID-19 friendly and unforgettable
We are now going into our second Easter that is affected by the pandemic, and are more familiar with the obstacles that come with it. Planning major holidays around COVID-19 restrictions can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when adjustments have to be made over and over again to comply with local regulations. But the ongoing …
Employers’ considerations for the COVID-19 vaccine
With the COVID-19 vaccination rollouts underway across the globe, the promise of returning to normalcy seems possible for the first time since the pandemic started. While the details of vaccine rollouts are specific to the country you are in, the first people to get the vaccine tend to be those who are most at risk. …
How to channel your workplace anxiety productively
Do you sometimes feel uneasy and restless at work? The first thing to remind yourself is that you’re not alone. Regardless of the industry, company, or role you’re in, feelings of workplace anxiety (sometimes called productivity anxiety) can affect anyone. Yes, this includes your star colleagues who always bring their ‘A’ game to work. But …
4 key steps to becoming a digital nomad in 2021
Wondering how to become a digital nomad in 2021, but not sure where to begin? For many like you around the world, getting started is always the hardest, so whatever it is that you want to do as a digital nomad, it is important to research extensively beforehand and make the right preparations. To help …
Factors influencing international health insurance premiums for expats
Every year, health insurers calculate the price of international health insurance premiums based on a range of factors including but not limited to: Medical inflation Healthcare utilization Cost of prescription drugs Age of the policyholder To help establish a better understanding of the above factors and their relationship towards health premiums, this article by Pacific …
Pacific Prime launches new video on how to reduce health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for individuals and groups have spiked continuously over the past decades. Yet, the ongoing pandemic as well as the ever-increasing healthcare costs have taught us the importance of securing a robust health insurance plan. In this Pacific Prime article, our specialists will walk you through seven practical tips on lowering health insurance …
How to plan for retirement abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic
Does spending your golden years on a tropical island sound wonderful? What if you learned that this wasn’t only an exciting thing to do, but a financially sensible one as well? That being said, adequate and advanced planning is needed to make your international dream a reality, especially due to the impact of the COVID-19 …
All you need to know about group health insurance for your business
Small businesses tend to shy away from offering employee benefits such as group health insurance, as they may not understand what it entails or lack the resources to do so. Truth be told, the world of insurance can be complicated – but worry not, Pacific Prime is here to help. In this article, we’ll explain …
What happens to your EHIC card after Brexit?
Since the UK officially left the European Union (EU), residents that are EHIC holders have been advised to pay close attention to changes in healthcare that are due to happen at the end of 2020. Minor or significant changes are believed to occur depending on the negotiations between the UK government and the EU Commission. …
