Category Archive For "Insurance"
What happens when your insurer closes shop
Peace of mind is powerful phrase. A lot of what we work for every day, week, and year is to gain peace of mind in one sense or another. The insurance industry is built on the idea that, even during the times in which we feel that we, our families, our businesses, and our physical …
International private medical insurance inflation in Hong Kong
In the past 20 years, global Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has hiked at an average rate of 2.2%, whereas medical costs inflated by approximately 3.6% – that’s about 70% faster! Explanations are not hard to find. In our recently released International Private Medical Insurance Inflation – 2018 study, we explored the main forces influencing the …
Finding the right self employed insurance solution in Hong Kong
The freedom of being your own boss and controlling your own career destiny is a powerful thing. Being a business owner or sole trader can be an exciting but largely unknown experience – particularly where your previous experience is likely solely as an employee. One of the biggest things all people should consider when striking …
Free play encouraged for healthy children in Hong Kong
Parents in Hong Kong adore their children and want the best for them. A recent study by Unicef, however, has found that many don’t fully understand the concept of “free play” and the benefits it offers to kids. This week’s article by Pacific Prime Hong Kong outlines what free play truly means, and how you …
Why British expats need international health insurance
Even in 2018, there are so many people in the world that seem to have no concerns about receiving timely, quality, and affordable healthcare. In both the developed and developing world, countries have been implementing universal healthcare systems, and other forms of publicly subsidized healthcare systems, in an effort to make sure that their populations …