Category Archive For "Insurance"
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. …
3 important things to consider before renewing your health insurance plan
To help our clients understand what to consider before the renewal date approaches, our experts at Pacific Prime have released a short video that offers 3 important things to consider before renewing a health insurance policy. During the course of the policy year, you may have encountered situations in which you made claims or if …
How to reduce pregnancy anxiety around COVID-19
While COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people all over the world, expectant mothers are also dealing with pregnancy anxiety during the pandemic. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy are common problems that women face, and the pandemic only intensifies them. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have strategies you can use to alleviate …
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 …
How to choose a health insurance plan
If you’re looking to secure health insurance, you’ll soon realize that your options are indeed endless. With the sheer number of insurers and plans out there, how do you wade through all of them, and choose the right option for you? In our experience as a global health insurance broker, we’ve noticed that individuals often …
Pacific Prime’s video tells you the most common health insurance exclusions
Looking to secure a health insurance plan? If so, chances are you’ll come across “exclusions” in your policy. Essentially, these are what the plan won’t cover you for. Before you dive right in to assess your policy (or indeed, use a broker like us to help you do so), it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the …
Pacific Prime’s video explains maternity “waiting periods”
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting periods in your life. There are so many things to prepare for, particularly if this is your first pregnancy. Getting your maternity insurance plan sorted is one less thing to worry about. It also means getting expensive medical procedures covered, so you can spend more time and …