Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 17, 2014
Today, TwentyFirst – a leader in longevity data, analytics and life insurance services - released the June 30, 2014 update to its senior mortality database. The comprehensive data set includes information on nearly 90,000 insured seniors, and allows insurers, researchers and life settlement investors to analyze the impact of various impairments, family history and lifestyle factors on senior longevity.
The data includes over 15,000 observed mortalities, versus 8,400 identified through 2011. With the additional data, subscribers can more accurately identify trends in mortality rates for the senior population.
TwentyFirst analyzes the data in its ongoing effort to improve life expectancy underwritings for its clients. “The results of our most recent data analysis highlighted two areas for improvement of our life expectancy underwritings. While the adjustments are limited, we expect they will result in more accurate underwriting estimates,” stated Kurt Gearhart, CEO of TwentyFirst.
First, TwentyFirst is improving its mortality tables for insureds at advanced ages, primarily those 90 and older. The tables are being adjusted to reflect lower overall mortality rates. Insureds 90 and over represent approximately 2% of TwentyFirst’s historical underwritings. More limited adjustments for insureds between ages 85 and 90 are also reflected in the improved tables.
Second, TwentyFirst has developed adjustment factors to better underwrite the most impaired seniors --- those with multiple chronic impairments. Approximately 10% of TwentyFirst’s historical underwritings fall into this category.
“TwentyFirst remains committed to investing in data and analytics and continuing to evaluate the results so we can provide better underwriting services for our clients,” added Kurt Gearhart.
The underwriting adjustments are effective immediately and all life expectancy certificates reflecting the adjustments will reference TwentyFirst’s 2014 mortality tables.
To learn more, visit the “Resources” page at http://www.21stservices.com.
About 21st Services, LLC – TwentyFirst is an independent, nationally recognized organization specializing in life insurance services, including policy analysis, reporting, life expectancy underwriting and portfolio management.
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