Tag Archive For "global health insurance"
Everything you need to know about viral pneumonia
A new deadly strain of viral pneumonia has emerged and it’s now entered through the borders of major countries around the world, including the US. But where did this virus come from? How did it spread so far across the globe? And what can you do to protect yourself? Here, we’ll provide a definitive guide …
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 …
How can companies contain health insurance costs?
An executive order that was signed by President Donald Trump on 24th June has made history, with impending benefits for businesses and individuals alike. The official order is destined to give American consumers more information about the cost and quality of health-care services. This will allow consumers to make better choices with more apparent price …
Top 5 perks for home-based workers
After long weekends employee morale is usually low in the office, with the morning commuting hassle adding fuel to the fire. It begs the question of why we have to go to the office for work. Admittedly, technology has reshaped the workplace landscape, and many companies are starting to ditch their physical workplaces and allow …
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 …
What affects the cost of health insurance in your country?
Every year, The Economist’s Global Liveability Index assesses the lifestyle qualities of locations around the world by assigning a score taking into account over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors, among which healthcare is one of the most crucial areas. Naturally, we all want to live in a place with efficient healthcare and cost-effective private health …
Announcing the release of Cost of International Health Insurance Report – 2018
Pacific Prime is proud to present our latest report – the Cost of International Health Insurance Report for Individuals and Families 2018; a welcome addition to our collection of professional industry reports. Now in its fourth iteration, this free report, as with previous versions, addresses the average cost of International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) in …
Unifying international employee benefits: how using a broker makes better sense
A challenge facing many businesses with multiple global operations is managing the benefits of their staff. In an age where salaries alone are no longer sufficient to attract the high calibre talent companies look for to drive their success further, juggling international employee benefits can be a tough task. Still, the lure of emerging markets …
Global health insurance provider Aetna buys Bupa Thailand
At the end of July, leading global health insurance provider Aetna Inc. announced that it had acquired UK-based Bupa Group’s Thai business, Bupa Thailand, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition allows Aetna to significantly increase its presence in the Asia region, and is key to their strategy to go ‘broader and deeper’ into local healthcare …
