Category Archive For "Insurance"
The cost of global medicine
No matter where you are in the world, the cost of the drug you buy will be starkly different from that of the same drug elsewhere in another country. Hard to believe right? Well, if you are wondering why and curious about the impact this may have on you, a family member, or friend, then …
Top 3 2020 Global mobility trends
Anyone in the global mobility industry must always be ready to adapt to changes in regulation, logistics arrangements, the economic situation abroad, and more. This makes keeping up with the key global mobility trends crucial so that businesses with global mobility programs can adapt to disruptive changes happening throughout the world. Whether you are being …
Health insurance may soon be mandatory for all US immigrants
The US’s healthcare and health insurance systems are notoriously expensive when compared to the rest of the world. For those moving to the country, the cost of doing so may increase significantly in the near future as US President Donald Trump has recently released a presidential proclamation, calling for mandatory health insurance for US immigrants, …
Urgent care centers in the healthcare market
For an ankle sprain, a sore throat, or an eye irritation, where do you go when the pain is bad enough to seek medical help, but not severe enough to warrant a hospital stay? Most people would answer, “Obviously, the emergency department!”. But that option carries the risk of being rejected for treatment or worse …
Announcing our guide to moving abroad as an expat
Pacific Prime is excited to announce our latest guide – The Complete Guide to Moving Abroad as an Expat. This easy-to-navigate online guide provides information on everything you need to know about moving abroad as an expatriate. As experts in expat, travel, and health insurance, we understand the difficulties that expats face when moving somewhere …
Traces of toxic metal are found in 95% of U.S baby food: How do you avoid them?
Suppose your newborn is gradually being poisoned with toxic metal day by day, without you even knowing before it’s already too late. That’s a scary thought for any parent, and even more horrifically, a realistic one too! A recent investigation by the nonprofit Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) found that 95% of all baby foods …
Brexit’s impact on expat health insurance in Europe
Currently, more than 780,000 UK citizens are living in Europe, and this number is expected to go on increasing as various uncertainties continue to loom over the UK through to 2020. Today, all Britons living in Europe enjoy free or cheaper health insurance coverage, thanks to their home country being part of the EU. However, …
Our latest Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2019 is here!
We are excited to announce that Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2019 is finally available for download! In the report, our insurance experts have identified key health insurance developments across all continents, covering as many as 100 countries. In this article by Pacific Prime, we’ll take you through a brief overview of …
Corporate wellbeing trends and opportunities seminar
Pacific Prime and Bupa Global have teamed up to host a seminar on corporate wellbeing trends and opportunities at the China Club in Hong Kong, which was held on the 26th of September 2019. The seminar centered around the latest employee benefits trends and programs. We were also joined by the City Mental Health Alliance’s …
The relevance of brokers in the health insurance industry
Today’s article by Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers is a commentary on the recent ITIJ piece about the relevance of insurance broker services in the health insurance industry. Here, we will explain what insurance brokers do, and why using brokerage services for travel insurance, international medical insurance, or group health insurance is a supreme option for …
