Natascha Schmidt is a Senior Global Underwriter in the Gen Re Life/Health Global Underwriting and R&D department in Cologne. A biochemist with biomedical research experience, she combines an appreciation for research with a keen eye to assess complex risks and conduct global quality control and assurance. She also acts as a facilitator for the exchange of expertise on a global level and strives to add value to the underwriting community by sharing knowledge, statistics, and best practice guidelines.