
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
Article
Milliman Accident Insurance Survey
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 sixth Accident Insurance Survey. This report represents 38 carriers and $3.5 billion in inforce premium.
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ミリマン2024年傷害保険調査
13 January 2026 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Nathaniel Sandrowicz, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2024年12月、ミリマンは6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35社で保有契約の保険料は$35億となっています。
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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
2024年1月、ミリマンはNASBI(National Association of Supplemental Benefits Insurance)と協力して4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)」を実施しました。調査データは、保険会社54社の17商品を網羅し、販売および保有契約、商品開発、業界テーマ、同市場におけるリスクなど様々なトピックスを取り上げました。
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State of the Supplemental Market
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 fourth annual State of the Supplemental Market Survey, collecting data from 54 carriers on 17 products.
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米国の補足的保険市場:2024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
2024年1月、ミリマンでは4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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Milli-Byteサーベイ:ミリマンの職域販売商品引受査定
24 January 2025 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Manish Mandelia, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2024年12月、ミリマンは2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
24 January 2025 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Manish Mandelia, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
In December 2024, we released our second annual technology survey to gather information on worksite products regarding administration systems, technology fees, artificial intelligence, technology investments, quote automation, underwriting, and data privacy.
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Milli-Byteサーベイ:保険事業者のブローカーとの関係
24 January 2025 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
本レポートは、補完的保険市場で事業を行う保険事業者49社から集めた、各社の提携ブローカーに関する調査回答の概要をお伝えします。
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Carrier Relationships with Brokers Milli-Byte Survey
24 January 2025 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
This Milliman report gethers insights from carriers about their broker partners. This report provides a summary of the survey responses from 49 carriers in the supplemental insurance market.
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ミリマン歯科保険調査
24 January 2025 - by David Bahlinger, Ashlee Mouton Borcan, Joanne Fontana, Darrell D. Spell, Michael E. Weilant
2024年12月、ミリマンは5回目となる歯科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33社で保有契約の保険料は$177億となっています。