Category Archive For "Insurance"
Internet challenges: Would your health insurance cover the risks?
Parents of Hong Kong, take heed. Maybe not today, and maybe not tomorrow, but someday… your child is going to do something dumb. What’s even worse is that this dumb thing they do is going to happen because somebody on the internet did the same dumb thing. Now, we’re all familiar with the realities of …
5 things you should know about handling medical emergencies in HK
From unconsciousness to food poisoning and car accidents, medical emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. What would you do if you or a family member suffered a medical emergency? Every second counts during an emergency and, while frightening, knowing what to do could quite literally save your life. To help, this post imparts …
Hall of fame: The best health insurance articles of 2017
Happy New Year! 2017 has officially drawn to a close, and the beginning of 2018 beckons us to take stock of our past year’s successes and failures, as well as the areas in which we can improve. While this introspection can be very meaningful for all of us on a personal level, it is no …
Common gaps in company provided health insurance plans
Expats in Hong Kong can get some sweet perks, to be sure. Attracting top talent from around the world is a must for employers in a city that is a regional financial and business hub. Multinational corporations here work with clients from all over the globe, and competition is fierce, so businesses are seemingly willing …
Controlling costs a lingering issue for company group insurance plans
It’s the time of year when companies begin making important decisions about the future of the business. Some will be faced with greater expectations, some with shrinking or static budgets. In almost 20 years of supporting employee benefits plans, we’ve found that the biggest, continuing challenge for most companies’ group insurance plans is controlling costs. …