Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
What to do if your health insurance claim is rejected
“Health insurance covers you whenever, wherever” – statements like these can be a little bit misleading because they don’t account for claim rejections or when an insurer refuses to pay your claims. That being said, if you understand why claims might be rejected then you significantly lower the chances of your claim being rejected. What’s …
The world’s top 25 most expensive cities for wealthy expats in 2021
If you’re an expat with a penchant for luxury then the Asia Pacific is calling you. As the most expensive place to be affluent, Asia’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic has maintained high prices. According to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2021, the most populated continent is still the most expensive for high-net-worth …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Pacific Prime’s video gives you 5 tips for moving abroad as an expat
Moving abroad as an expat can no doubt be a daunting task – you’ve got to pack all your things, leave your old life behind, and set out to the unknown. With so many little things to sort out before, during, and after your move, it’s no surprise that you may begin to feel overwhelmed. …
Pacific Prime Quiz: How well do you know international health insurance?
Health insurance is important and it is a serious matter. However, here at Pacific Prime, we want to show our fun side and challenge you all by designing – a not so easy – online quiz testing your knowledge about international health insurance! Click the banner below and answer 10 questions to find out if …
Coronavirus lockdowns: What expats must know when returning home
Whether you’re traveling back home now that your work trip has been cut short, or heading to your family so you can all be together during these difficult times, you’re probably wondering what kind of life you’re returning to. With rules and regulations that seem to be changing so frequently that it can be hard …
