Ian Comandao

Do you Always Get What you Pay For?

December 14, 2020
Ian Comandao

June 2020 Market Update: The stock market recovery continues at full speed, but is it sustainable? June 2020 Market Updateby Craig McAvinue | Director of Wealth Management We’re more than halfway through a year that seems to have lasted forever and whilst we are still not completely “out of the woods” in respect of Coronavirus, […]

4 Reasons to Start an Expat Savings Plan

July 7, 2020
Ian Comandao

Learn how an expat savings plan can help you reach your future financial goals. Expat savings plans used to be something to avoid. There are a multitude of companies, here in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & the Middle East that offer bad advice, products that are extremely complex and that quite frankly don’t make sense […]

Guide To Insurance in Vietnam

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

Looking for Health Insurance in Vietnam? One thing we try to be at Tenzing is transparent with our clients, setting their expectations correctly from the start, so there are no negative surprises along the way. This is why we’ve created our Guide to Health Insurance in Vietnam so that you can have the best user […]

8 Misconceptions About Health Insurance

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

We here at Tenzing Pacific Insurance have heard a wide variety of misconceptions about expat health insurance in Vietnam and SE Asia. It’s no surprise really, insurance is a complex topic and people have different past experience & knowledge (or lack thereof). Even the savviest buyer is unlikely to know their policy inside and out. […]

Cost of Health Insurance in Vietnam

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

There are hundreds of plans available with prices ranging from $100-$10,000+ per year. So why is there such a large gap in the cost of health insurance in Vietnam? That’s what we’ll be looking at today: Key factors in determining the cost of health insurance Average cost of health insurance in Vietnam by age & […]

Top 5 Reasons To Use Tenzing As Your Insurance Agent

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

Why should you use Tenzing? Does the subject of insurance have you feeling like your walking into a maze of unfamiliar terms, benefits, rules, and processes? Don’t worry you’re not alone. Whether you’re an individual, family or company there are many ways Tenzing Pacific Services can help you navigate the insurance waters. There’s no need […]

Expat Medical Insurance In Vietnam

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

If you’ve ever properly looked online for Expat Medical Insurance in Vietnam, you’ve probably realised how confusing it is. Overwhelming is an adjective that comes to mind when looking at the possibilities! So where do you start? We suggest starting with the type of provider: a Vietnamese provider or an International provider. Overall, there are […]

Common Health Insurance Terms

February 8, 2019
Ian Comandao

The language of health insurance can be hard to understand. Here, you’ll find the most common health insurance terms. We think you’ll agree that a little knowledge will help you make smart decisions that will benefit you and your family, today and for years to come. And now, some basic terms: Accidental dental emergency treatment […]

The Best Time to Get Insured

January 30, 2019
Ian Comandao

If you’ve spent any amount of time living in SE Asia, you’ve probably known or remember someone who’s had a major medical issue without insurance. It happens far too frequently and for a variety of reasons. We can guarantee you don’t want to be the one with a Go Fund Me page soliciting donations from […]

Insurance For Pre-Existing Conditions

January 30, 2019
Ian Comandao

“Yo, I don’t think we should talk about this Come on, why not? People might misunderstand what we’re tryin’ to say, you know? No, but that’s a part of life“ To borrow some lyrics from a certain Salt-N-Pepa’s 1990s hit: “But that’s a part of life” Pre-existing conditions are an unfortunate part of life. They are […]