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Underwriting manuals play a vital role in managing risk for insurers and reinsurers alike. Gen Re’s underwriting manuals support underwriters across the globe in their daily work by providing comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for the assessment of multiple types of risk.
Our global expert underwriting system COMPASS is used by numerous companies and markets, processing more than 15,000 applications each day. COMPASS evaluates and underwrites Life and Disability applications. Depending on the product type, suggested underwriting actions include policy issue, request for additional information, referral to an underwriter or decline.
We believe there is more our industry can do to support people living with mental health conditions. Our passionate team of global experts is working to share their knowledge, challenge existing practices, and develop new solutions to help foster a more inclusive approach to mental health.
In a time of rapidly evolving underwriting approaches, uncertainty about future morbidity and mortality improvement, and increased insurer focus on client engagement, the Gen Re BE Academy, developed in relationship with Suffolk University professors, is designed to help our clients’ staff learn how small changes can make a big difference.
Featured events, conferences, training & education.
Event
Itasca, IL July 13 - 15, 2025
SOA Underwriting Innovations Symposium
Gillian Wilhelm, Pricing Actuary, will speak on a panel about the Opioid Epidemic. Other attendees are: Frank Chechel, Head of Individual Life Underwriting; Michael Choate, Sr. Account Executive; Aaron Nishimura, Head of Underwriting Solutions; and Dr. Loraine Oman-Ganes, Chief Medical Officer - Global Claims.
Event
San Diego, CA July 30 - August 1, 2025
Supplemental Health, DI & LTC Conference
Hosted by LIMRA, LOMA, and the SOA. Loraine Oman-Ganes, Chief Medical Officer-Claims, will present on Mental Health. Steve Woods, Head of Group & Health, will present on LTC. Mike Turner, Account Executive, is a moderator. Our attendees include Brenda Blaisdell, Chief Underwriter-Individual Disability & CI.
Training
Cologne August 14 - 23, 2025
Management & Leadership Course
Gen Re Event - 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.
Event
Cape Town August 27 - 29, 2025
re-configure 2025
Gen Re Event - We bring together local and international colleagues and clients to explore innovative industry propositions. The event will feature diverse voices discussing the impact of technology, AI, global economic shifts, climate change, and evolving customer expectations on future business models and capabilities.
Webinar
Virtual September 17, 2025
Economic and Capital Market Outlook in a Volatile Year
Gen Re Spotlights Open Webinar: September 17, Noon-1pm(ET) Mark your calendar to join us as Jennifer Quisenberry, Chief Investment Officer - NEAM (New England Asset Management), provides insights on this topic. If you aren't signed up to receive the Open Webinar links, please register.
Webinar
Virtual September 18, 2025
Psychedelic Drugs – Microdosing, Therapeutic Implications, and Recreational Use
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series Psychedelic drugs have been approved as therapeutic measures for a variety of mental health conditions. This webinar will examine the effects of psychedelic use, including microdosing, on mortality, morbidity and underwriting.
Event
Cologne September 22 - 24, 2025
Annual Life Forum
Gen Re Event - The Annual Life Forum keeps you up to speed with trending challenges and opportunities. Thought leaders, both from within and outside Gen Re, and invited speakers from the industry will share their expertise with our international audience.
Training courses for underwriters and claims assessors.
For further information, please contact Andres Webersinke.
