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SOA ImpACT Conference

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Don't Miss Our Session 3D!

Tuesday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Metabolic Health and the Rise of GLP-1 Drugs: Game Changer or Over-Hyped?

The speakers at this session will present the history of metabolic health, discuss the opportunities that GLP-1 drugs provide, and explore their impact on our industry.

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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:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST - 1:00 p.m. EST

NextGen Underwriting Insights - 2025 Survey Results & Confusion Matrix

Speakers: Frank Chechel, Head of Individual Life Underwriting and Parag Shah, Chief Actuary

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Some of the Topics We've Been Writing About

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists – From Evolution to Revolution
GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Tirzepatide, are FDA-approved for a growing list of conditions, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk reduction, sleep apnea, and more. This article provides an overview of the drugs.
Dr. Jonah Fox September 09, 2025
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Underwriting the Dead? How Smartphones Will Change Outcomes After Sudden Cardiac Arrest
“World Restart a Heart Day” draws global attention to resuscitation after sudden cardiac arrest. For insurers, this is not “just” a medical topic. Will new rescue concepts enable more people to survive a cardiac arrest? And should these survivors be assessed differently in underwriting?
Dr. Maximilian Kanzler October 16, 2025
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Always On: Understanding New Age Addictions and Their Implications for Disability Insurance
Tech-driven behavioral addictions like smartphone, gaming, and social media use are reshaping insurance. As mental health risks rise, insurers face new challenges in claims and risk assessment. Discover how the industry is adapting to this evolving landscape.
Mary Enslin October 10, 2025
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Dying Gracefully – Legal, Ethical, and Insurance Perspectives on Medical Assistance in Dying
As medical assistance in dying becomes more common and legally regulated globally, insurers face new challenges in underwriting, claims handling, and policy wording. We examine legal, ethical, and operational considerations, including suicide clauses and advance care planning.
Annika Luckmann, Dr. Chris Ball, Dr. John O’Brien September 25, 2025
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Understanding Physician Contracts When Underwriting Disability Insurance
Understanding physician contracts in today’s environment is different from the days of a simple, straightforward contract that clearly stated the physician’s annual salary. In the post-COVID era, employers started including salary reduction clauses or have gone entirely to a production-based system.
Jeff Lamb May 20, 2025
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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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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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