Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
Settling Your NHS Healthcare When Leaving the UK
When leaving or relocating out of the UK, you are no longer automatically entitled to medical treatment under normal NHS rules due to it being a residence-based healthcare system. As such, there are a few things you must do, from removing yourself from the system to planning your healthcare abroad. In this article, we will …
Top 6 Affordable Places To Retire in Europe
Retiring in Europe has long been a dream for many, conjuring images of sipping espresso in quaint cafés, strolling through centuries-old cobblestone streets, and basking in the warmth of Mediterranean sunshine. However, the thought of European living often comes with concerns about high costs. But what if we told you that your dream of an …
How to Claim the UK State Pension Abroad
Many UK citizens dream of moving abroad after retirement to live their golden years. Some may want to Asian cities, while others prefer to be closer to home in European countries. Whatever your choice, you may still want to know how to claim your UK State Pension when abroad. To help you understand what to …
Tips for Renewing Your Health Insurance Policy in the UK
When you buy health insurance, you’re usually committing to a one-year contract. This results in an annual dilemma of deciding whether to stay with your existing provider or switch to a new one. Before your contract renewal date, you have the chance to evaluate whether the policy still suits your needs and budget. A month …
Top 8 Places to Live in Belgium for Expats
Belgium is not just a hub of world-renowned chocolates and beers, but it is also home to the NATO headquarters, EU Commission, and European Parliament. Moreover, there are several cities that could be the best place to live in Belgium for expats like you. Relocating to any country is never easy, which is why doing …
An Overview of the United Kingdom Healthcare System
The UK is home to a tax-payer funded healthcare system known as the National Health Service, or NHS for short. It provides the same quality of care to everyone for free – regardless of income. The NHS was set up in the wake of the second world war and is close to the hearts of …
The world’s 3 most popular business travel destinations
As the world opens to international travel, many business travellers are eagerly packing their bags, preparing their business proposals and solutions, and jetting out to international hubs to seal deals and make up for lost face-to-face experiences. This Pacific Prime UK article looks at the world’s 3 most popular business travel destinations that will fulfil …
Your guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) this winter
Have you ever had the winter blues? You know, generally feeling sad and more down in the dumps when the temperature cools down and darkness ensues. It turns out this feeling can be explained not just by the colloquial phrase, but also by a scientific term known as Seasonal Affective Disorder – very aptly shortened …
Paper £20 and £50 note withdrawal: Here’s what you need to know
Cash alert for everyone, including expats in the UK! Check your wallets and safe storage places; for your old paper, £20 and £50 banknotes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. The important announcement by the Bank of England comes at a crucial time when the old notes will finally be replaced …
What extreme heat does to the human body
Many parts of the UK have witnessed soaring temperatures in the past few days – for instance, Santon Downham in Suffolk recorded a whopping 32.7°C (91°F) last week. When considering that global average temperatures are increasing year on year due to greenhouse emissions, amongst other factors, extreme heat is not only an inconvenience but also …
