Category Archive For "Insurance"
How to address a toxic workplace environment
Did you know that 30 million people in the United States say that their workplace environment is toxic? This is roughly one in nine workers, or 10% of the labor force. Whether it stems from poorly designed jobs that lead to excessive workload, leaders who are unreasonable or display favoritism, or even an unhealthy social …
3 spooky insurance claims to avoid this halloween
From decorating your house and carving out jack-o-lanterns to dressing up and taking your kids trick-or-treating, halloween is a time for all things spooky. It’s a time to scare and be scared, but there’s one dreadful thing you almost definitely want to avoid: insurance claims. But fear not, this Pacific Prime article comes to your …
Debunking common myths about breast cancer
According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the most common cancer overall. So it’s no wonder that millions of women around the world are anxious about breast cancer and want to arm themselves with knowledge on breast cancer prevention and detection. But with …
How Pacific Prime simplifies insurance through comprehensive solutions
“Simplifying insurance” has been the Pacific Prime motto since our brokerage started over 20 years ago. Fast forward over two decades and Pacific Prime continues to make insurance more accessible and understandable to individual and corporate clients alike. So much so that Neil Raymond, Pacific Prime’s Founder and CEO, was recently interviewed by CIO Applications …
The best cities for expats in 2022
With travel rebounding post-pandemic and expats on the move once again, it only begs the age-old question: What are the best places to live abroad? While there’s no objective answer, as it’ll depend on individual preferences and affinity with the local culture, you can find global expat indexes like this one that attempt to rank …
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 …
