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Health Plan Participation in the Employer Stop Loss Market

Considerations before taking the plunge

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In Brief

As health plans look for opportunities to grow their business, many see employer stop-loss as an opportunity.

Over the past decade, submitted financial filings suggest the employer stop-loss (ESL) market has nearly tripled, growing from roughly $7 billion in premium in 2008 to over $21 billion in 2018. As this growth has occurred, a significant share of it has accrued to health plans rather than traditional ESL carriers. While there can be hurdles for a health plan to overcome when trying to enter the ESL market or grow an existing stop-loss block, the market can provide meaningful opportunities. Milliman's Rob Bachler and David Sipprell, Senior Vice President of 69É«ÇéƬ, provide a data-rich historical view of the stop-loss market and considerations for entry. For health plans that can commit the necessary resources and are willing to accept the inherent risks, ESL can be a growth opportunity that complements their fully insured business.

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David Sipprell
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David Sipprell
Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Group Healthcare, 69É«ÇéƬ U.S. Group Reinsurance

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