by Kristin Steenson | Nov 17, 2017 | Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage
This week, we have an update on the 3rd quarter life and annuity results, a summary on Medicare Part D enrollees being exposed to high out-of-pocket drug costs, and UHC adding fitness benefits to Medicare Advantage plans in 9 states. Insurers Beat Expectations in Q3,...
by Kristin Steenson | Sep 29, 2017 | Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicare
This week, we have an update on individual life insurance premium growth in the first half of 2017, a summary on the CHRONIC Act passing in the Senate, and survey results stating the majority of Americans believe LTC will be covered by health insurance or Medicare....
by Kristin Steenson | Aug 25, 2017 | CSG Actuarial News, Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage
This week, we have whole life insurance first quarter 2017 results from Wink’s Sales & Market Report, and an update on Humana shares gain as their 2018 Medicare Advantage outlook improves. MassMutual Leads in Whole Life in 1Q 2017 | InsuranceNewsNet | June...
by Kristin Steenson | Aug 18, 2017 | Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage
This week we are highlighting a study from Kaiser Family Foundation on counties that do not have any Medicare Advantage plans available and an update from MIB Life Index on Life Insurance activity. Some Counties May Lack an ACA Marketplace Insurer Next Year –...
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 28, 2017 | CSG Actuarial News, Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
This week, we are highlighting updates from eHealth Inc’s second quarter 2017 results, the 2017 US Life and Health Market Report release from S&P Global Market Intelligence, and CMS pushing for more oversight on Medicare Advantage provider networks. eHealth,...
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 9, 2017 | Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage
This week we have an update from Kaiser Family Foundation on Medicare Advantage enrollment through March 2017 and information from Limra on Individual Life Insurance premium increases in Q1 2017. Medicare Advantage 2017 Spotlight: Enrollment Market Update | Kaiser...