by csgadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Supplement
The Medicare Supplement market continues to experience higher claims and carriers are attempting to mitigate the higher loss ratios by pursuing larger rate increases. Here are the results through the second quarter. This information summarizes the average historical... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, news
Integrity announced it has partnered with The Chosen Ones, an independent marketing organization based in Bakersfield, California, and led by Erika and Ricardo Aguilar. Driven by a deep commitment to serve, TCO provides guidance to people in diverse communities to... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | CSG Actuarial News, Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
Elevance Health (formerly Anthem, Inc.) released 2nd quarter 2025 financials on July 17th, reporting a decrease of 2,000 Medicare Supplement lives in the 1st quarter and a decrease of 20,000 Medicare Supplement lives over the past 12 months. The Elevance Health... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 15, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Senior Market Advisors is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Agent Boost Marketing, a premier provider of marketing and technology solutions for insurance agents. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities and success of insurance agents by... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 15, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Integrity has partnered with Family Financial Solutions Group, Inc., an independent marketing agency based near Chicago, Illinois, and led by David Cheatham. Known for its culture of excellence and strong mentorship, the FFSG team strives to create meaningful... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, Medicare, news
The annuity industry is having a moment. After years of mixed opinions and confusion around how they work, annuities surged in popularity in recent years, with total U.S. sales reaching a record-high $434.1 billion in 2024—a 13% increase from 2023. This trend has... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, news
Regulators and actuaries are considering a data change to better account for a puzzling mortality degradation in individuals ages 80 and older. The Life Mortality Improvement Subgroup of the Mortality and Longevity Oversight Advisory Council wants to switch from... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Supplement
When it comes to selling Medicare Supplement policies, commissions are the primary incentive for independent agents. But not all commission structures are created equal, and how commissions are calculated can significantly impact the agent’s earnings and the insurance... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Annuities sales are incredibly strong, and a close look at market trends reveals yet more room to run. The promise that technology would change the annuity industry is an old story with more tales of potential than actual results. But the narrative is changing — so... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Market volatility, recession fears, tariff uncertainties and other macroeconomic factors are driving many investors to rethink their long-term retirement and financial plans. Investors feel the pressure of rising living costs, taxes and inflation, and are reassessing... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Health Care Service Corporation has announced a new HealthSpring brand that will launch with Medicare offerings later this year. HCSC said it acquired the HealthSpring brand as part of its acquisition of Medicare businesses earlier this year. In March, HCSC completed... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Integrity announced that Said Taiym will join the company as its first chief operating officer. With a highly relevant background in insurance, technology and product development as well as data-driven transformation, Taiym brings a wealth of qualifications to lead... read more
