Category Archive For "Insurance"
How will Brexit affect our holiday plans?
The fate of the UK has been decided. After almost 4 years of wrangling and negotiations, the UK is finally leaving the 27-member bloc at 11:00 GMT on 31 January 2020. According to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the UK has “crossed the Brexit finish line” after Parliament passed legislation to implement the withdrawal deal. From …
Pacific Prime’s guide to choosing between individual and family health insurance plans
Are you looking to buy health insurance in the UK and can’t make the decision between choosing individual and family health insurance plans? Trust us, we get it. Anyone looking to buy health insurance in the UK will soon realize that there are countless of health plans to choose from, each with their own confusing …
Essential types of business travel insurance
In today’s interconnected business world, companies send their employees to seize business opportunities abroad more than ever. However, beyond organizing meetings, accommodation and travel arrangements, employers should also ensure the safety of their staff, as well as an overall trip success by securing specific travel insurance for business. In this feature, Pacific Prime UK discusses …
What’s the difference between an insurance broker and agent?
Anyone who is looking for corporate health insurance will soon find out that, not only are there many plans to choose from, but there are different distribution channels as well. You can buy directly from an insurance company, through an agent who sells plans on behalf of the insurer or through a broker who finds …
NHS Winter Pressures
Did you know that if you have a medical emergency in the UK during the winter, the chances are you’ll have to wait for over 4 hours before being treated or admitted? The UK’s ‘winter pressure’ has been a growing problem for the country’s public healthcare system, and this trend will likely get worse. But …
Types of health insurance for UK expats
So you’ve just landed a high-paying job in the United Kingdom. You’ve arranged a working visa, booked a nice flat in London and paid for your flight ticket. During your flight, the passenger sitting next to you wouldn’t stop sneezing and by the time you’ve arrived at your flat, you feel your head throbbing and …