Entries Written By Jess
Private health insurance demand set to increase in China
Previously, we took a look at critical illness insurance in China, what it is, and how it’s set to increase in popularity in the country over the next 4-5 years. This prediction came from a report that took a look at the changing expectations of consumers combined with government schemes and efforts to push people …
An expat’s guide to medical emergencies in China
From car accidents to severe food poisoning and heart attacks, medical emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. As an expat, it’s important that you are aware of how medical emergencies are dealt with in China, and how to prepare yourself in case you come across any unforeseen events. To help, we’ve created this …
Public Shanghai hospitals, VIP clinics, and international hospitals: 6 key differences
“Where should I go for care?” is usually one of the top questions asked by newcomers to Shanghai. This is an especially pertinent question in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. Ever since mid-2014, when the Chinese government permitted wholly foreign owned hospitals in seven cities and provinces, the quality and choice of care for …
Pacific Prime recognized with AXA TP’s Best Performer Award
At the AXA TP Conference held in Vietnam in April, Pacific Prime China has once again garnered the Best Performer Award, the latest addition to a whole host of accolades and recognitions the insurance intermediary has won. About AXA TP Conference’s Best Performer Award In April, several members of Pacific Prime China attended the AXA …
Pacific Prime releases brand new GDPR and Employee Benefits Guide
The new European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of standardized data protection laws across all the member countries, but they also concern all businesses who are located outside of the EU but process/handle the data of citizens from the EU. The new GDPR rules came into effect in May 2018; since …