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Articles December 2023
3 Approaches to Make Health Insurance More Inclusive

Extending life and health coverage to groups with previously limited access to such products is a win-win for insurers and customers. Learn about three specific approaches to making insurance more inclusive.

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Articles November 2023
5 Obstacles to Implementing Automated Underwriting and How to Overcome Them

Executives, underwriters, sales leaders, and actuaries are eager to take their underwriting systems to the next level but may face challenges as they explore automated underwriting options. Find out the facts about how a custom AU solution is implemented and scaled w...

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Articles November 2023
Aiming for a Brighter Future in Long-Term Care Insurance

In this insightful Q&A, RGA’s Harvey Brandvein and Nathan Berggoetz from the U.S. Individual Health team share their vision for strengthening protection for middle market long-term care funding needs.

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Articles November 2023
Product Trends Around the World 3Q 2023

RGA provides quarterly updates on global product developments, which can be made available upon request.

This issue explores how insurers worldwide are developing products to meet the growing need for mental health solutions.

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Articles November 2023
Data Modernization in Insurance Part I: Creating a Data and Analytics Strategy

For today’s insurer, data modernization is no longer an option but a necessity. It starts with a well-crafted data and analytics strategy – rooted in business objectives, driven by updated processes and systems, and supported by sound data management.

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Articles November 2023
Confusing the Matrix Part II

In a Society of Actuaries article, RGA's Ryan Holt illustrates the calculation of mortality impact with audit data ...

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Research and White Papers November 2023
PFAS: Forever chemicals, forever trouble?

Although several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been banned or limited in their future use, they continue to have a lasting impact on the environment and human health, with detectable levels apparent in most individuals.

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Research and White Papers November 2023
How Credit Data Enhances Mortality Risk Prediction: A new study by RGA
Curious about RGA's insights around mortality risk scores and other risk assessment issues? Contact us to learn more.  Read More
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Articles November 2023
The Right to Manage Claims: How Insurers Can Reconcile Claims, Customers, and Conflicts

It is never easy or enjoyable to deliver bad news to a customer. In an article that first appeared in the Claims Journal, explore new strategies in...

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Articles November 2023
Refreshed RGA Brand | Natalie Ho

In this Inside RGA interview, Natalie Ho discusses RGA’s refreshed brand, including the inspiration behind its key visual elements.

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Articles November 2023
New Tools, New Risks: Digitization in the AI Age
For insurers, digitization continues to evolve, providing greater functionalities, analytical capabilities, and more. In this article, Dr. Dhiraj Goud discusses the many new tools now available to the industry, their benefits, and their challenges.  Read More
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Articles October 2023
Actuaries Take On AI: How Well Can ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot Handle Real Actuarial Tasks?
Class is in session! We quizzed ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot on typical actuarial tasks to test their current strengths and limitations. The results reveal how actuaries can gain efficiencies by implementing AI tools in their technical day-to-day work.   Read More
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Research and White Papers October 2023
Tomorrow's Challenge but Today's Opportunity: Bridging the retirement income protection gap

In an aging world, understanding and responding to a growing retirement protection gap is not just an economic and societal imperative; it's a significant opportunity for life insurers. RGA’s David Lipovics offers lessons learned from the success of pension risk tran...

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Articles October 2023
RGA Global Mental Health Survey Part IV: Claims
This is the final article of a four-part series that also includes an overview and articles ... Read More
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Articles October 2023
Navigating Troubled Waters

This article delves into the theme of World Food Day 2023, exploring how water can impact human health, as well as the effects of climate change and environment factors on the accessibility of clean and safe water.

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Articles October 2023
Genetics in Insurance | Dr. Sajel L. Kana

As discoveries within the field of genetics grow exponentially, the field's importance to insurance medicine continues to grow. In this Inside RGA interview, RGA Consultant Geneticist Dr. Sajel L. Kana, MD, FAAP, FACMG, describes her commitment to genetics a...

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Articles October 2023
Ethics of Ecosystems: Strengthening the evolving healthcare paradigm
Health insurers are increasingly turning to ecosystems to provide a range of products and services. This article discusses how health ecosystems underpinned by a strong ethical framework can optimize and expand how insurers serve their customers. Read More
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Articles October 2023
How Life Insurers Can Meet the Needs of the Green Consumer

Responding to customer demands for action on climate change, insurers are exploring “green insurance” products and approaches that raise awareness around sustainability and directly support green initiatives.

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Articles October 2023
LTCI: A Rewarding Opportunity
In this article from Insurance Thought Leadership, LTCI experts Harvey Brandvein and Nathan Berggoetz explain why the need fo... Read More