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Medical Underwriting Programme
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 CPD accredited title “Certified Underwriting Specialist – CUS”!
Training
Cologne March 9 - 13, 2026
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 4
Gen Re Event - Module 4 of the CPD accredited Gen Re Medical Underwriting Programme focuses on mental, neurological and orthopaedic diseases in Life, CI and Disability insurance. This seminar’s additional non-medical topic is financial risks.
Training
Cologne June 29 - July 3, 2026
Certified Underwriting Specialist - Module 1
Gen Re Event - Module 1 of the CPD accredited Gen Re Medical Underwriting Programme focuses on 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 CPD accredited Gen Re Medical Underwriting 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 CPD accredited Gen Re Medical Underwriting Programme focuses on 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.
CPD accredited programme
A transformation of underwriting is underway and tomorrow’s underwriters will need to master many new or different roles. While routine tasks will become more and more automated, underwriters will face a wider set of responsibilities.
Technological developments will continue to change processes, and new customer groups will require specific communication skills. Advances in medical treatments will bring additional opportunities and challenges for the future of underwriting.
Gain proficiency to be prepared for the future of underwriting!
Training
Cologne Date To Come
Medical Expertise in Underwriting
Gen Re Event Medical Expertise in Underwriting is a Gen Re seminar in the Advanced Underwriting Series. The module explores current medical advancements in areas such as obesity, cancer and neurology and their implications for underwriting and product design. Discuss fictitious cases with our medical doctors.
Training
Cologne Date To Come
Mental Health in Underwriting
Gen Re Event The module Mental Health in Underwriting is part of the Advanced Underwriting Series. The seminar will guide experienced underwriters through the most relevant mental health issues found in their daily work and analyse yellow/red flags in underwriting. Benefit from Gen Re’s mental health experts.
Training
Cologne Date To Come
Quality Processes in Underwriting
Gen Re Event Quality Processes in Underwriting is a module of our Underwriting Advanced Level series. The week discusses the improvement of underwriting processes, challenges and chances through change as well as future demands on underwriting workflows. Upskill with our Gen Re and external specialists.
Training
Cologne Date To Come
Professional Communication in Underwriting
Gen Re Event The Professional Communication in Underwriting is part of our Gen Re Underwriting Advanced Level seminars. The module analyses questioning, listening and argumentation strategies, as well as dealing with difficult clients and decisions. Boost your skills with our communication experts.
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!
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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