Tag Archive For "travel insurance"
The infectious diseases to be mindful of when global travel resumes
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global travel on an unimaginable scale – top airlines have grounded their planes, once busy airports have become ghost towns, and the most visitor-friendly countries have kept their borders firmly shut. It has left many of us longing to return to the skies again, as well as shifted our attention …
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 …
What will travel be like in the future?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in closures of borders and travel restrictions on an unprecedented scale. Given the way things currently stand, it’s hard to envision a time when global movement goes back to the same pre-pandemic levels. But whatever happens, the expert voices are clear – there will be fundamental changes in the way …
What happens to your EHIC card after Brexit?
Now that the UK has officially left the EU, the public is being advised to pay attention to the changes in healthcare. On January 31, 2020, at 23:00, the United Kingdom left the European Union over three years following the referendum. This prompted changes to healthcare for citizens of the nation concerning receiving medical treatment …
Introducing our first ever Medical Evacuation Guide!
Pacific Prime is excited to announce the release of our long-awaited Medical Evacuation Guide. This simple guide provides invaluable information on everything you need to know about medication evacuation when traveling or living abroad. As experts in travel and health insurance, we understand that medical emergencies can happen anywhere, and at any time. So, for …
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 …
Things to look for in international health insurance for expats
There can be several different reasons for moving to a new country: retirement, a new job, or the desire to raise a family elsewhere are among the vast reasons to relocate. When deciding to make your big move, there are many things you should consider, chief among them being the location, house or apartment, and …
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 …
Everything you should know about working holiday insurance
Working holidays are a golden opportunity for youngsters to get out of their monotonous, routine lifestyle and discover new life experiences. For those unfamiliar with the scheme, it is a bilateral arrangement agreement signed between two governments to allow young people to work and travel overseas. While it is wonderful to embrace new opportunities, such …
International travel insurance requirements: What employers need to know
In an increasingly globalized marketplace, placing employees in assignments across international locations has become an essential part of doing business. Sending staff overseas, however, can be a fairly complex and involved task. Beyond organizing employee accommodation and travel arrangements, it is also imperative to arrange adequate international travel insurance coverage to safeguard the health and …
