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AHOU Annual Conference

Proud to be a Platinum Sponsor. We look forward to this annual event each year.

Don't Miss Our Session!

Monday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.

Buckle-Up! AI is Coming Aboard as your Copilot

This session will highlight various ways AI tools are evolving within underwriting, between direct writers and reinsurers, and with other growing use cases in life company operations.

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Spotlights Webinar Series

Our open-to-all sessions feature quarterly webinars on hot topics in the marketplace today. Presented by our Gen Re Life & Health experts and valued business partners.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT SESSION:
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST - 1:00 p.m. EST

Life/Health Global Fraud Trends and the Frameworks for Effective Fraud Mitigation

Speaker: Jason Weesner, Head of Global Special Investigations (Forensics)

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Behavioral Economics Academy Training

To apply BE to insurance, you first need to understand BE.

Gen Re clients have the ability to complete four online, professor-developed and -led training modules. Developed for professionals across all functions.

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Every day, Gen Re's risk professionals deliver insights to help our clients continue to grow their business with confidence. Our wide range of products, tools and resources aim to promote our clients' ongoing growth and success.

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Information and collaboration are the basis for great innovation. We're here to support your initiaties - and find solutions to help you succeed.

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Underwriting and Actuarial Expertise

As your reinsurer, you can rely on our competent advice, comprehensive services, and effective tools and resources to guide your risk management decisions. We're here to help.

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Analytics

With our deep expertise in solving complex business problems, we generate actionable insights for our clients using a wide range of statistical and machine learning techniques.

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Claims Expertise

Gen Re Claims is committed to partnering with our clients to build and implement claims and risk management solutions, develop products, and deliver impactful learning forums.

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Some of the Topics We've Been Writing About

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Finding the Balance – Assessing Weight Changes in Underwriting
Unhealthy weight is an important parameter for risk assessment. We analyse different approaches for evaluating weight in relation to body mass index (BMI), illustrating how underwriters should assess weight changes in the health history of applicants and explain options for weight reduction.
Elena Dorando, Cheryl Agyei April 08, 2025
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Favorite Findings – Behavioral Economics and Insurance
By now insurers know they can use behavioral economics approaches to make improvements to different areas of their business. Even small changes might make a big difference. See if one of our favorite takeaways from our own BE experiences might work for you!
Heidi Alpren, Joe Curtin, Ruth Potter March 20, 2025
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Microdosing – The Underwriting Perspective
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests a positive relationship between microdosing psychedelic drugs and an improvement of mental disorders such as depression. We explore which drugs are commonly used for microdosing, how they work and the potential benefits and challenges they present.
Annika Luckmann February 18, 2025
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Can a Low-Price Strategy be Successful in Today’s Competitive Medicare Supplement Market?
Many insurers with low or stagnant sales are intrigued by the possibility of a new high-growth product in an attractive and rapidly growing senior market segment. This article explores whether a “low-price strategy” can ultimately be successful in today’s competitive Med Supp market.
Mark Willse December 12, 2024
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The Latest in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Approximately one billion people across the globe are estimated to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, making it the most common respiratory-related sleep disorder. Learn more about this medical condition including risk factors, how it’s diagnosed, complications, treatments and future therapies.
Dr. Jonah Fox December 05, 2024
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Investigating Foreign Deaths – Risks and Challenges
Foreign death claims pose unique risks and challenges for Life insurers, as they often involve complex legal and procedural issues across different jurisdictions. Insurers can mitigate the risks and protect themselves against potential fraud by ensuring they have robust controls in place.
Jason Weesner November 19, 2024
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Individual Life Accelerated Underwriting – Highlights of 2024 U.S. Survey
Sharing results from the Gen Re Individual Life Accelerated Underwriting Survey. Thirty-eight Individual Life insurance carriers participated in the study, though they may have been at varying stages of implementation with their Accelerated Underwriting workflow. Read about our survey highlights.
Ruth Potter November 12, 2024
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How Insurers Can Use Behavioral Economics Approaches to Make Improvements
At Gen Re, we often talk about ways to actively utilize BE approaches – in fact, one of our favorite catchphrases is “putting BE into action.” Implementing these important tools can help insurers in many ways.
Heidi Alpren, Joe Curtin, Ruth Potter October 15, 2024
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Key Takeaways From Our U.S. Claims Fraud Survey
Insurance fraud is a global threat for all lines of business, with significant financial repercussions. In the U.S. alone, insurance fraud is estimated to cost the industry approximately $308.6 billion per year. Here is a snapshot of findings from Gen Re’s 2024 U.S. Insurance Claims Fraud Survey.
Jason Weesner September 11, 2024
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Multiple Sclerosis – Something Old, Something New
As one of the most common neurologic conditions within the young adult population, MS is a major driver of disability and healthcare costs. Here’s an overview of the disease and update of medications and treatments, especially for Life & Health claims professionals.
Dr. Jonah Fox September 05, 2024
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Harindra Chandrasena

Information and collaboration are the basis for great innovation. We leverage our actuarial, underwriting, claims, medical, and research expertise with market-specific knowledge to support your product initiatives.

Harindra Chandrasena
President & CEO, General Re Life Corporation

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