by Kristin Steenson | Dec 8, 2017 | CSG Actuarial News, Insurance Industry
With the recent CVS-Aetna merger announcement, we have compiled the following articles on how this may impact the market and what mergers may be next. 4 major questions about the proposed CVS-Aetna merger | HealthcareDive | December 5, 2017 The largest healthcare... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Dec 1, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
The CSG Actuarial Premium Rate Scorecard™ provides an overall premium rate competitiveness ranking by company across all states, plans, ages, genders, households, and zip codes, based on actual Medicare Supplement quotes completed on CSG Actuarial’s Market Advisor... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Dec 1, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
CSG Actuarial’s MarketEdge can give you an unprecedented view of the Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage markets. By using the over 8 million quotes ran in our MarketAdvisor quoting platform, we can give you the industry insight you need. The sample... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Dec 1, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. CRITERIACONDITIONS Any Heart ConditionDiabetic RetinopathyCirrhosisDisorder of PancreasAlcoholism or Drug Abuse Don't Ask85%20%5%85%10% 1-2 Years5%10%20%5%65% 3-5... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Dec 1, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg. IncreaseComments AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company1/1/2018 - 2/1/20184.3%0.0-10.2%; Varies by State Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company2/1/20187.5%Georgia American Retirement Life Insurance Company12/1/20179.0%4.1-14.4%; Varies by... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Dec 1, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyCurrent Monthly Premium*Average Rank** United American Insurance Company$179.006.00 Gerber Life Insurance Company$182.094.40 Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company$184.4211.40 United of Omaha Life Insurance Company$184.717.10 American Continental Insurance... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 20, 2017 | Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have announced the 2018 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles. 2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced | CMS | November 17, 2017 CMS also announced that the annual deductible for all... read more
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,... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 10, 2017 | Medicare Supplement
Last month CSG Actuarial reported the 3rd quarter 2017 Medicare Supplement enrollment results for United Healthcare. We now have updates from other market leaders Aetna, Humana, Torchmark and CNO Financial, summarized below. Aetna Reports Results for 3rd Quarter 2017... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 3, 2017 | Flash Report
MarketReach™ Agent Database has been helping companies find and recruit new agents by the products they sell and the carriers they are appointed with. Below, see our breakdown of the most common agent appointments by carrier for Life and Health agents. MarketReach™... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 3, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
CSG Actuarial’s MarketEdge can give you an unprecedented view of the Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage markets. By using the over 8 million quotes ran in our MarketAdvisor quoting platform, we can give you the industry insight you need. The sample... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 3, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. CRITERIACONDITIONS Heart AttackStrokeCrohn's DiseaseParkinson's DiseaseOrgan Transplant Don't Ask8%2%78%2%8% 1-2 Years72%76%6%32%16% 3-5 Years14%16%12%18%24% 6-10... read more
