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CII CPD accredited programme
Underwriting is essential to insurance performance. Only well-trained underwriters will be able to drive the business forward. The Gen Re Medical Underwriting Programme is a comprehensive course that enables participants to gain relevant knowledge and to become certified underwriting experts.
The four course modules systematically address the most important topics within Life, Critical Illness, and Disability underwriting. Lectures are followed by case study workshops during which programme participants apply their newly acquired knowledge to real life scenarios.
Master the course and receive the CII CPD accredited title “Certified Underwriting Specialist – CUS”!
Training
Cologne June 29 - July 3, 2026
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 1
Gen Re Event - Module 1 of the Certified Underwriting Specialist programme covers cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine diseases in Life, CI and Disability insurance. Additionally, the seminar addresses the non-medical topic of avocational risks.
Training
Cologne November 2 - 6, 2026
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 2
Gen Re Event - Module 2 of the Certified Underwriting Specialist programme focuses on interpreting lab values, oncology, ENT, Eye and skin diseases in Life, CI and Disability insurance. As non-medical topic we’ll additionally discuss occupational risks.
Training
Cologne March 1 - 5, 2027
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 3
Gen Re Event - Module 3 of the Certified Underwriting Specialist programme explores infectious, urinary and gastrointestinal diseases in Life, CI and Disability insurance. Additionally, we’ll have a look at the non-medical topic of residential risks.
Training
Cologne June 21 - 25, 2027
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 4
Gen Re Event - Module 4 of the Certified Underwriting Specialist programme discusses mental, neurological and orthopaedic diseases in Life, CI and Disability insurance. This seminar’s additional non-medical topic is financial risks.
The Executive Programme for the 21st Century
In times of complexity and change, the insurance industry faces multiple challenges. Innovation and creativity are key factors for success. Capable decision-makers with a strategic business mindset and elaborate leadership skills are needed.
The Gen Re Management & Leadership Course prepares insurance managers and leaders to meet future trends with confidence and ability, and to inspire and drive forward efficient performance in their organisations.
Lead through the industry’s future challenges!
Growing operational demands are challenging how insurance companies organise and manage their core processes. To remain efficient and competitive, it is essential to strengthen operational expertise and to ensure teams are equipped to meet today’s complexities.
In the Operations Management seminar participants will learn how to master essential operational tasks, address industry specific challenges, and foster effective collaboration across functions.
Conquer tomorrow’s operational demands!
Great things in business are never done by one person. Product design, pricing, sales, underwriting, and claims assessment all play important parts in the ongoing insurance cycle. Spotlights, our series of 60-minute webinars, turns the spotlight on trending topics across this value chain and highlights research results for successful operations.
Gen Re’s inhouse experts will discuss future insurance trends with a digital audience tuning in from around the world. Boost your business potential by following our Spotlights series!
Webinar
Online February 26, 2026
AI in Modern Medicine – Advances & L/H Insurance Impact
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - Join us to explore how AI will be transforming healthcare by driving smarter diagnoses, predictive insights, and efficiency. For the insurance industry, these breakthroughs challenge traditional risk models while creating new opportunities for innovation.
Webinar
Online March 24, 2026
AI Unlocked – Basics, Prompting and Insurance applications
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - AI has been driving data-driven insights and process automation across insurance operations. Discover how these advances streamline underwriting, accelerate claims, enhance accuracy and empower professionals to make smarter, faster decisions.
Webinar
Online May 19, 2026
Silver Economy & LTC Insurance – Meeting Ageing Needs
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - The growing 65+ population is reshaping societies and insurance markets worldwide. Explore demographic trends, long-term care needs, and tailored insurance solutions - highlighting new opportunities for growth in the evolving Silver Economy.
Webinar
Online June 23, 2026
Insuring Children – Child‘s play or Policy Challenge?
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - Insuring children requires a unique approach – medical criteria, communication and ethical considerations differ greatly from adult coverage. Discuss product design, underwriting practices, and valuable lessons learned from the German market experience.
Webinar
Online September 8, 2026
Designing Tomorrow’s Critical Illness Insurance
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - Critical Illness insurance is evolving amid medical advances, lifestyle changes, and rising consumer expectations. Examine shifting risk definitions, regulatory pressures, and strategies for designing sustainable, relevant products.
Webinar
Online October 22, 2026
Don’t Snooze on Sleep Science – Sleep‘s Impact on Health
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - Sleep is a critical driver of health, productivity and longevity – not just a wellness trend. Discover the science behind sleep, its impact on disease risk, and what advancing sleep technologies mean for underwriting, claims, and customer engagement.
Webinar
Online December 8, 2026
Heart Valves – A Rhythmic Overview
Gen Re Spotlight Client Series - Heart valve disorders can range from minor changes to life-threatening complications -posing significant challenges for insurers. Explore valve anatomy, common conditions, and key considerations for accurate risk assessment in underwriting and claims.
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