Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
5 ways to celebrate Diwali in Singapore [2022]
At last, on October 24th, 2022, Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across Singapore will be able to celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali (Deepavali) after years of cancelations and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families and friends (including expats) will be able to re-unite in their homes or at temples to enjoy the …
Should you be friends with your colleagues?
You spend 8 hours of your day in the office, 5 days a week. You chit-chat with your colleagues and may head to lunch together. And if there’s office gossip or shared woes, you may vent to each other. After all, who’ll understand your problems with your employer other than your colleagues? But there are …
Orthodontics in Singapore and your dental insurance
Over the past 20 years, dental health awareness in Singapore has improved dramatically due to the emphasis on oral health education in schools across the city-state. But dental care here can be costly and a trip to the dentist can cause a dent in your budget – especially if you have orthodontic-related work done. In …
How to eliminate bad habits that destroy your eyes
Did you know that vision problems affect more than 2 billion people each year across the world? While environmental and biological factors do have a part to play, we can’t ignore the role of poor lifestyle choices in contributing to vision problems. From being glued to your screens to not wearing (high quality) sunglasses, this …
Your guide to finding maid insurance in Singapore
Do you plan on hiring a maid in Singapore? If so, you’ll need to secure a maid insurance plan for her as per the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements. But did you know that you can go beyond this standard, basic maid insurance by getting a top-up health insurance plan? Particularly now, during the COVID-19 …
Singapore’s dengue outbreak: A guide to the mosquito-borne illness
While dengue fever is common in tropical areas like Singapore, the city-state’s recent surge in cases has been nothing short of alarming. According to a news update by CNN, the Lion City has already logged more than 11,000 cases in 2022, which is far beyond the 5,258 cases it had reported throughout 2022, and well …
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New COVID Restrictions in Singapore: What You Should Know
As the number of COVID-19 cases drop and stabilize, Singapore takes strides towards normalcy. The Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level will be changed to Yellow starting today (April 26, 2022). Expect to see more restrictions lifted and employees returning back to the office soon. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, we’ll go over …
Singapore’s new points system aims to attract top talent
Singapore will implement a new points system for Employment Pass (EP) applicants starting next year. In 2023, Singapore’s EP applicants can also expect higher qualifying salary thresholds. The Singapore Government hopes that the new points system will help local businesses attract high-talent expat professionals and ensure diversity in the workplace. In this Pacific Prime Singapore …
Your guide to pregnancy, maternity care, and insurers in Singapore
If you’re planning to be pregnant in one of the most expensive cities in the world *cough Singapore cough*, then the chances are that you’ll be pretty concerned about the exorbitant costs of maternity care and delivery (amongst other costs associated with raising a child). This is why Pacific Prime Singapore highly recommends looking into …
6 types of insurance for key adult milestones
If you’re paying your bills on time and investing your money sensibly, you’re killing it at the whole ‘adulting’ game. But have you thought about securing insurance? It’s the next step to being a certified adult. And no, insurance isn’t just limited to health or life insurance. For those wondering ‘what type of insurance do …
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