
David Bahlinger
Research Director
Tampa, FL, US
David Bahlinger leads the market research team that specializes in developing, analyzing, and summarizing survey and focus group market research for health insurance and ancillary products. These include individual and group products such as critical illness, cancer, accident, hospital indemnity, dental, worksite life, long-term care, and compliance. David and his team analyze trends in the market on topics such as distribution, competition, product development, enrollment capabilities, and partnerships.
David’s responsibilities include:
- Determining best methods to gather meaningful and impactful results
- Developing surveys and interview guides
- Coordinating and executing qualitative and quantitative research projects
- Conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups
- Preparing research reports
- Preparing and delivering presentations at industry conferences and client meetings
Experience
Prior to joining Milliman, David served as a senior director with The Myers Group where he provided strategic direction to the Analytics and Research Department. During his time there, he:
- Directed qualitative and quantitative research projects for national healthcare provider clients
- Collaborated with clients to develop survey tools, deliverables, and presentations
- Translated research results and presented insights and recommendations to key clients
- Authored research papers and blogs on relevant healthcare topics
Education
- BA, Psychology, University of Tulsa
- MA, I/O Psychology, University of Tulsa
Publications
Read their latest work
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Milliman Critical Illness Survey 2025
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Manish Mandelia, Taylor McKinnon, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
In December 2025, Milliman released its seventh Critical Illness (CI) Survey Premium Report. This report represents 38 carriers and $3.8 billion in inforce premium.
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ミリマン2025年重大疾病保険調査
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Manish Mandelia, Taylor McKinnon, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2025年12月、ミリマンは7回目となる重大疾病(CI)保険調査プレミアムレポートを公表しました。本レポートの対象は、保険会社38社で保有契約の保険料は$38億となっています。
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ミリマン2025年傷害保険調査
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2025年12月、ミリマンは7回目となる傷害保険調査プレミアムレポートを公表しました。本レポートの対象は、保険会社38社で保有契約の保険料は$35億となっています。
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Milliman Accident Insurance Survey 2025
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
In December 2025, Milliman released the premium report detailing the results of its seventh Accident Insurance Survey. This report represents 38 carriers and $3.5 billion in inforce premium.
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米国の補足的保険市場概況
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Robert Eaton, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Bill G. Mehilos, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2025年1月、ミリマンがNASBI(National Association of Supplemental Benefits Insurance)と協力して実施した5回目となる年次調査「米国の補足的保険市場概況(State of the Supplemental Market Survey)」では、保険会社54社の17商品に関するデータをまとめました。
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State of the Supplemental Market 2025
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Robert Eaton, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Bill G. Mehilos, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
In January of 2025, we collaborated with NASBI to conduct our fifth annual State of the Supplemental Market Survey, collecting data from 54 carriers on 17 products.
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U.S. Supplemental Insurance Market: The Year in Review
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Taylor McKinnon, Bill G. Mehilos, Robert Eaton, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
We conducted our fifth annual State of the Supplemental Market Survey in January 2025. In total, 54 carriers provided sales and inforce data for 17 products across the supplemental insurance industry.
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米国の補足的保険市場:2025年の調査
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Taylor McKinnon, Bill G. Mehilos, Robert Eaton, Jennifer O’Brien Howard, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2025年1月、ミリマンの5回目となる年次調査「米国の補足的保険市場概況(State of the Supplemental Market Survey)」では、補足的保険業界で事業を行う保険会社54社の17商品の販売および保有契約に関するデータをまとめました。
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ミリマンの職域販売商品引受査定Milli-Byte調査:2025年
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Manish Mandelia, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2025年12月、ミリマンは3回目となる年次テクノロジー調査レポートを公表しました。本調査では、職域販売商品を扱う保険会社の契約管理システム、テクノロジー費用、人工知能、テクノロジー投資、照会自動対応、引受査定、データプライバシーに関する情報を集めました。
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Milliman Technology Milli-Byte Survey 2025
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Manish Mandelia, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
In December 2025, we released our third annual technology survey to gather information on worksite products regarding administration systems, technology fees, artificial intelligence, technology investments, quote automation, underwriting, and data privacy.