Citizens Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) reported a net loss of $6.6 million ($0.13 per diluted share) for 2022, a stark contrast to a net gain of $36.8 million in 2021. Excluding one-time items, operating income increased by $8.3 million, driven by higher net investment income and reduced claims. Despite challenges, the company issued eight new products, leading to a 64% growth in total life insurance issued. However, total premium revenue decreased by less than 1%. Notably, first-year premiums rose by 14% in Q4 2022, impacted by strong sales from new products. Book value per share decreased to $0.02, down from $6.41 a year ago.

On March 6, 2023, Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) announced a strategic white-label partnership with Alliance Group. This collaboration will see Citizens' living benefits life insurance product included in Alliance's offerings across the U.S. The partnership aims to enhance accessibility for the substantial Spanish and Portuguese-speaking populations in the country. Both companies emphasize their commitment to simplifying the insurance process for clients, with Citizens focusing on tailored products and Alliance promoting ease of use for agents. The partnership is expected to significantly improve policy distribution and client experience.

Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) has announced a new distribution agreement with Amerus Financial Group, enhancing its white-label product offerings. This partnership allows Amerus to market Citizens' life and final expense insurance through the Amerus Silver Shield brand, expanding options for senior clients. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for affordable insurance solutions tailored for seniors. Both companies are committed to providing high-quality, customized products, capitalizing on their strengths to meet the needs of an underserved market.

Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) announced a white-label partnership with The Titan Agency to market its new life and final expense insurance products. The collaboration aims to meet the increasing demand for customized insurance solutions. The Titan Life Protector product line will be available through CICA Life Insurance Company of America, enhancing distribution in the Southeast U.S. Titan's existing salesforce and customer service will further bolster Citizen's market presence. This partnership is expected to expand citizen's reach in both the Hispanic market and a broader customer base.

Citizens, Inc. (CIA) reported a net loss of $5.1 million or $0.10 per share in Q3 2022, up from a net loss of $2.8 million in Q3 2021. The loss includes $5.0 million in investment-related losses due to interest rate impacts. However, adjusted operating income improved to $0.2 million, up from a loss of $4.9 million the previous year. Total insurance issued rose 78% to $189.8 million, reflecting successful new product introductions. Claims decreased 3.4%, while net investment income grew to $16.6 million, indicating potential for long-term shareholder value growth.

Security Plan Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA), has launched its B2B Claims Portal, enhancing service for funeral homes. This portal allows 24/7 access to claims, improving turnaround times and operational efficiency. The service includes a concierge phone line for direct access to the claims department. Initially launched in July as a limited release, it is now fully available to funeral homes across the U.S. VP of Operations, Matt Lewis, expressed optimism for future expansions of the service.