Category Archive For "Insurance"
How can family-friendly policies benefit your company?
Enterprises around the world are constantly plagued by the problem of talent acquisition, and thus HRs have applied different strategies, such as offering perks and posting advertisements on social media to attract top candidates. While there are no “best practices” in retaining and hiring talent, family-friendly policies are now one of the most popular tactics …
5 challenges expats face when moving abroad for work
Life as an expat has its rewards. From attractive remuneration packages to the chance to explore a new area, it’s no wonder that people strive to get a job abroad and live the coveted expat lifestyle! But ask any expat what it’s really like and you’re bound to get a far less rosy picture. After …
Pacific Prime’s video breaks down medical evacuation
Imagine getting into an accident while on holiday and requiring an emergency trip to the hospital, but the nearest well-equipped hospital being quite far away! In the event of a medical emergency, is medical evacuation covered by your insurer? In this Pacific Prime video, we explain what a medical evacuation is, who needs it, and …
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 …
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 …
What could insurance from big tech look like?
While Amazon, Google, Apple, and Meta (Facebook) are hardly insurance companies, you may soon be able to buy insurance products from them. Yes, these ‘big tech’ companies are very much eying the insurance space. But what would insurance products from these companies even look like? And how are these companies different from insurtech (if at …
Carl Jung’s archetypes and how they show up in the workplace
How much time do you spend at work? On average, most workers spend 2,080 hours at work per year, and 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Consider the number of interactions you’ll have with your employers, coworkers, clients, and partners over the timespan. When work makes up for one-third of your life, it’s easy …
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 …
