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Articles December 2024
Artificial Intelligence: Intelligent medicine?
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential for the healthcare and insurance industries. It has been shown to aid with timeline improvements, cost reductions, and predicting treatment responses. Still, obstacles slowing the acceptance of AI into everyda... Read More
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Research and White Papers December 2024
RGA Brief: Latest foreign risk study highlights need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation

Foreign travel and residency risks exist everywhere but at varying degrees by geography, and insurers recognize the need to maintain an awareness of these potential risks. RGA continually monitors a country’s relative risk level using a proprietary model with 26 vari...

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Research and White Papers December 2024
Psychological Resilience: Health impacts and implications for insurers
This paper takes an in-depth look at psychological resilience research, highlights current challenges in risk stratification, and outlines a path forward for disability claims management and return to work. Read More
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Articles November 2024
RGA Asia Seniors Survey, Part II: Tailoring Life and Health Insurance Products for Asia's Aging Populations

This is the second of a three-part series unpacking the key findings of RGA’s new report, “Aging in Asia: Inclusive Insurance Study on Seniors,” which explores the outlook for senior-focused insurance products across the region. For more information,

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Articles November 2024
Insurers in Korea Adopt More Advanced Capital Strategies and Product Offerings

RGA's Michael Shin – Chief Executive Officer, RGA Korea; Senior Vice President, RGA Japan; and Chief Marketing Officer, Asia – shares with Asia Insurance Review how insurers in Korea are facing new market challenges, requiring the need to adjust strategies a...

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Articles November 2024
China’s Pediatric Medical Marvels: Innovative therapies target juvenile disease, but can insurance products keep up?

As cutting-edge therapies like CAR-T, gene editing, and targeted drugs revolutionize treatment for pediatric cancers and rare diseases, insurance solutions must evolve to meet this rapidly changing landscape and alleviate the staggering financial burden on families.<...

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Articles November 2024
RGA Asia Seniors Survey, Part I: Asia's booming senior market awaits tailored insurance solutions

This is the first of a three-part series unpacking the key findings of RGA’s new report, “Aging in Asia: Inclusive Insurance Study on Seniors,” which explores the outlook for senior-focused insurance products across the region. For more information,

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Articles November 2024
Inside the Life Expectancy Gender Gap – and How Insurers Can Build a Bridge

The gap between male and female life expectancy in the United States is the largest it has been since 1996, a full year more than it was in 2010. Insurers have a role to play in shrinking that gap.       

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Research and White Papers November 2024
The Longevity Challenge: Aging societies and the need to adapt

In this Expert Q&A from RGA's ReFlections newsletter, Dr. Daniel D. Zimmerman sits...

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David Lipovics
Articles November 2024
Institutional Market Trends | David Lipovics

In this Inside RGA Q&A, David Lipovics, Head of Institutional Markets, Americas Financial Solutions, discusses his journey into the actuarial field, key trends influencing the pension risk market – including new options for 401(k) plan s...

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Research and White Papers November 2024
Consumed by Bisphenol A (BPA): What are we really eating?

Studies strongly suggest a link between exposure to BPA and reproductive disorders, certain cancers, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. In this article from RGA's

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Research and White Papers November 2024
Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Updated guidelines look beyond BMI for a more comprehensive approach

Pediatric overweight and obesity has made a significant presence worldwide and presents a critical public health challenge. In this article from RGA's 

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Articles November 2024
Silver Solutions Beyond Product Development: Innovating Insurance for South Korea’s Senior Market

Insurers in Korea have turned dramatic demographic change into an opportunity to grow the senior market. Now the industry must move beyond selling life insurance to deliver solutions to meet the long-term needs of the elderly, argues RGA's Kyeonghwa 

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Articles November 2024
Evolving Group Benefits to Better Serve a More Diverse Workforce

Explore the compelling business case for evolving group benefits to better meet the diverse needs of today's workforce through an inclusive, equitable approach that addresses varied family structures, social determinants of health, and holistic employee wellbeing.

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Articles November 2024
Global Health Brief: The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists and their impact on health insurance

With the rise in use of GLP-1 drugs, health insurers must balance these drugs’ proven effectiveness with the cost of treatment. This article delves into key considerations and challenges health insurers face.

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Articles November 2024
Insurance Industry Moves Forward on Mental Health

The insurance industry is making a concerted effort worldwide to address the ongoing problems associated with mental health. This includes identifying consumer needs, developing programs, and refining products.

Navigating today's product devel...

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Research and White Papers November 2024
US Population All-Cause Mortality Report

RGA has created an online digital platform featuring an in-depth analysis of US population mortality in the wake of COVID-19. As a central component of th...

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Articles November 2024
RGA Brief: Four considerations for mortality following natural disasters

Although natural disasters are typically viewed as property and casualty insurance issues, some studies suggest their long-term health impacts may deserve greater attention from life and health insurers. The potential lingering effects necessitate a holistic approach...

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Articles November 2024
Inside the Emerging Insurance Opportunity in Latin America

Latin America is emerging as an attractive growth area for insurers. Though there are challenges, tested solutions provide lessons for those looking to introduce new products in the region. 

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Publications October 2024
ReFlections Volume 63, October 2024

Explore in-depth articles on important medical topics and stay up to date on a range of hot-button issues impacting life and health insurers, from the health impacts of Bisphenol A (BPA) to considerations around GLP-1 drugs.

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