by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 22, 2021 | news
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Fidelis Consultants, an independent marketing organization (“IMO”) based in Gilbert, Arizona. As part of... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 15, 2021 | news
Senior Market Sales, one of the industry’s premier insurance marketing organizations, has acquired Thomas Insurance Group, an independent insurance brokerage firm owned by Charley Tinsley III. “Charley’s reputation in the industry is one of impeccable service, and we... read more
by Doug Feekin | Sep 15, 2021 | Medicare Supplement
CSG Actuarial has compiled all of the new business rate increases implemented on Medicare Supplement blocks of business since 2011. The overall average rate increase for year-to-date 2021 is 4.6%, the lowest since 2018. Historical average rate increases by year... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 14, 2021 | news
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Oberlin Marketing, an independent marketing organization (IMO), based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As part of... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 14, 2021 | news
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Aegis Financial, a leading financial marketing organization based in Denver, Colorado. As part of the... read more
by Tracy Emrich | Sep 13, 2021 | Medicare Supplement, news, Uncategorized
In an update to our May 21, 2021 blog, Senate Bill 1143, which revises Idaho code relating to Medicare Supplement policies and standards, was adopted with amendments. These amendments include: Allowing individual policyholders to change their Medicare supplement... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, news
Highlights: GuideWell, the parent company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, is set to acquire Triple S Management, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan and largest insurance carrier in Puerto Rico. The $900 million cash deal will add another company to... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | news, Uncategorized
Integrity acquires thriving IMO, welcoming youngest Managing Partner in company history Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Twardowski... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, news
CSG Actuarial has compiled key enrollment information on Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement from SelectQuote, Inc.’s financial results for calendar 2nd quarter 2021. SelectQuote Medicare Segment Calendar 2nd Quarter 2021 Enrollment Highlights: Medicare... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 30, 2021 | Medicare Supplement, news
CompanyEffective DateAverage Increase Comments American Continental Insurance Company (Aetna) 10/1/20217.0%New Mexico Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company 4/15/2021 - 9/8/20210%Varies by plan and state Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company 9/1/20218.9%Tennessee Bankers... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 26, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, news
The number of people enrolled in Medicare has increased steadily in recent years, and along with it, Medicare spending. In particular, enrollment in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has more than doubled over the last decade.... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 26, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, news, Uncategorized
Startup health plan Bright HealthCare is planning to enter 42 new markets for the 2022 plan year. The business arm is under Bright Health Group, which went public earlier this year. The expansion includes entry into several new states and growth within the states it... read more
