Category Archive For "Insurance"
The average annual growth of the cost of international medical insurance in Hong Kong
The cost of international medical insurance in Hong Kong rose since 2015. How do we know this? For the first time in Pacific Prime’s history of publishing our annual Cost of International Health Insurance reports, this year’s report includes a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) analysis of average premiums from 2015 to 2018. The CAGR …
Breast cancer therapy insurance: what are your options?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. In 2018 alone, WHO reported 2.09 million cases of breast cancer worldwide, with already 627 000 deaths caused by it. And while the best way to treat cancer is to detect it at its early …
Four reasons why the cost of private health insurance is rising
Anyone who has ever bought an International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) plan will have noticed that their premiums go up slightly during renewal time each year. While the exact reason for each country differs, today’s article Pacific Prime Hong Kong will discuss why IPMI premiums changed this year, using data taken from our recently released …
How to secure school insurance through a broker
As a member of the management team in an educational institution, you are responsible for the school’s daily operations. You understand that when the unexpected happens, you must have a risk management plan in hand and ensure that every perilous situation will be handled fast and efficiently without any unnecessary delays. But what if …
Why should pregnancy insurance cover dietary consultations?
Dietitian or nutritionist consultation is crucial for expectant mothers. Such visits are meant to teach diet modification for a newly diagnosed medical condition, like pregnancy. Expecting parents have plenty of questions regarding the baby’s and mother’s health, and nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding is one of the major uncertainties. In today’s article, Pacific Prime Hong …
