Dr. Adela Osman is the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Medical at RGA, where she oversees the development and execution of the company’s Global Medical strategy. She provides strategic guidance to executive leadership on complex medical issues, particularly those with implications for biometric risk.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Witwatersrand and began her career as a Medical Officer in public hospitals before transitioning to private practice, focusing on family health.
In the insurance industry, Adela brings extensive expertise across claims, underwriting, medical marketing, product development, pricing, and legal consulting on medical matters. She has completed specialized training in disability medicine and impairment through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, including medico-legal report writing and court testimony, qualifying her as an independent medical examiner and expert witness.
Adela previously chaired the Medical and Underwriting Standing Committee of ASISA, where she advocated for underwriting rights and best practices in South Africa. She currently serves as President-Elect and Board Member of the International Committee for Insurance Medicine (ICLAM) and is the Chief Editor of ReFlections magazine.