Category Archive For "Insurance"
How international hospitals attract patients & insurers
In the era where people travel more frequently, be it for pleasure, work, retirement or medical treatments, private, international hospitals and clinics that offer international standards of care must find ways to attract their clientele. Besides the high quality of healthcare, international medical centers factor many different routes of attracting patients and insurers into their …
Corporate insurance renewal: 6 things to consider
Corporate risks come in many guises. From natural disasters and cyber crime, to poor conduct and penalties for non-compliance, the myriad of risks facing corporations are seemingly endless and ever-evolving. Unexpected mishaps can pop up at any time, potentially leading to detrimental outcomes – even for organizations with the most robust balance sheets. Alongside the …
Will the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) be valid after Brexit?
Until now, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card has provided the right to free or partially free emergency healthcare for its holders while staying in other EU countries. With Brexit around the corner, many UK and EU citizens are confused as to whether the EHIC card will still be valid after March 29th. In …
What are the biggest risks facing directors in 2019?
2019 has officially arrived. As we approach the first few months of the year, which risks and issues are anticipated to be the greatest threat to directors in 2019? The Institute of Directors (IoD), a community of directors, entrepreneurs, and business owners, has recently revealed a list of the top largest threats to look out …
International retiree health insurance: how to find the best one
For all of the expats planning to be (or who are already) retired abroad, health insurance is an important issue. International retiree health insurance can be a tricky, though, as so many factors come in place when trying to obtain one, with coverage levels, provider networks, and price being some of the most crucial ones. …
Which countries have mandatory health insurance in 2019?
Against the backdrop of ever-increasing medical costs and aging populations, governments around the world are devising different plans to cope with mounting pressures experienced by their public healthcare systems. And the introduction of compulsory health insurance for all citizens seems to have become a mainstream solution to this problem. Many countries including France, Dubai, the …
Differences between private and public insurance in the United States
The United States is well known for its exorbitant medical costs. So much so that even international health insurance plans, which cover virtually every country in the world, often exclude America due to its high costs. While about 58 percent of the US population has private health insurance to take care of their health needs, …
New release of our Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Guide
Pacific Prime is thrilled to announce their latest health guide on Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is a welcome addition to our extensive collection of guides and reports. As the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world, HPV is a group of over 150 varieties of related viruses. As common as it is, though, there …
Do global health plans cover birth control?
Birth control helps improve the lives of women around the world by preventing unintended pregnancies that can get in the way of their career/education plans, and lead to unsafe abortions, miscarriages, and even death. Despite being insured, many women still have to pay out of pocket for contraceptives, and sometimes end up having to spend …
Climate change effects that your business should prepare for
Climate change effects businesses in many ways; from physical damage due to strong winds, flood or fire to business interruption and employee liability costs. In light of the recent California wildfires, as well as the large hurricanes seen globally in 2018, climate-related insurance claims have gone up not only for the individual policyholders, but also …
