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
by csgadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Telos Actuarial is offering free product guides to provide some basics about common ancillary products in the senior market. Find valuable, easy to read, information regarding these product lines: Critical Illness Dental Hospital Indemnity Short Term Care Accident... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Supplement, news
Texas and Minnesota recently approved legislation impacting Medicare Supplement insurance. Texas – Applies to Med Supp plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after September 1, 2025: An entity that offers coverage under a Med Supp plan to... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Supplement
CompanyDateRate Increase Comments AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company 6/1/2025(2.6%)Maryland AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of America 7/1/202515.1%Texas Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company 8/1/2025 - 1/1/202616.4%Varies by state & plan... read more
by csgadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Integrity announced it has partnered with Medicare by AMA, an independent marketing organization based near Los Angeles, California, and led by Neil Booth. “Neil Booth is the definition of a community builder — he provides invaluable support and counsel to his agents... read more
by csgadmin | Jun 26, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, news
Life insurance sales rose more than 2% in the first quarter, Wink Inc. found in its Sales & Market Report. Life sales topped $2.7 billion in Q1, down 13.7% quarter-over-quarter and up 2.1% compared to the same period last year. All life sales include fixed... read more
