Articles December 2021
The Case for a Data and Analytics Ethics Framework in Insurance

RGA has launched a Data and Analytics Ethical Framework, a set of enterprise-wide guiding principles for data utilization. RGA's Doug Knowling  explains...

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Articles December 2021
The Promising Future of Insurance: The Role of Reinsurance, Data and Genomics, and the Asia Market
In Asia Insurance Review, Greig Woodring, retired president and CEO of RGA and the International Insurance Society’s 2021 Insurance Hall of Fame inductee, shares his unique... Read More
Research and White Papers December 2021
Cardiovascular Aging: Causes and Intervention

This article is the last in a three-part series, highlighting areas of research funded by the Longer Life Foundation (LLF), a not-for-profit organization that supports the study of scientific and public health factors predicting mortality, morbidity, longevity, ...

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Articles November 2021
Giving the Gift of Protection: Five Ways to Transform Your Underwriting Strategy for 2022

Customers increasingly demand a seamless, non-intrusive, insurance purchasing experience. Multivariate technologies can empower life and health carriers to deliver. 

Curious? Ask AURA.

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Articles November 2021
Building Trust in a Digital World
The insurance industry is built on trust. The pandemic and its fallout, along with the emergence of a more digital society, threaten to erode that trust. Actuaries must continue to develop behaviours and tools that make instilling trust a primary focus moving forward. Read More
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Videos November 2021
Opioid Addiction and Its Impact on Actuarial Science

Curious about RGA's medical insights?  Contact us to learn m...

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Articles November 2021
Coverage over the Long-Haul: Managing Disability Claims for long COVID

To increase understanding of the ever-evolving condition that is known as “long COVID," RGA has launched a three-part toolkit t...

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Articles November 2021
Multiple Shades of Gray: Claims Management Challenges - Real or Imagined?

The RGA India office was delighted to host over 380 clients at our two-day virtual RACE (RGA Academy of Continued Education) webinar series. Conducted annually (but cancelled last year due to the pandemic), the event featured multiple in-depth presentations o...

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Research and White Papers November 2021
The Predictive Utility of Polygenic Risk Scores
A research study produced by RGA and King’s College London suggests that genetic predisposition significantly contributes to risk prediction for multifactorial diseases such as breast cancer and coronary artery disease above and beyond typical underwriting risk fac... Read More
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Videos November 2021
Digital Transformation: What are companies doing today to prepare for tomorrow?
RGA is ready to help you expand your current distribution toolset. Contact us to explore product innovations from around the world. Read More
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Articles November 2021
Digital Bancassurance Adoption During the Pandemic Might Preview the Future
Bancassurance is digitizing in South Africa and around the world. RGA conducted a survey of the largest bancassurers in that country. Get the highlights in our easy infographic.
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Articles November 2021
The Power of Partnership: How Sharing Knowledge is an Art and Competitive Advantage
Insurers require more than raw information from partners – they need interpretation, innovation, and collaboration to create competitive advantage. More than 15 years ago, RGA established the Global Client Actuarial Seminar (GCAS) to serve as a source f... Read More
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Articles November 2021
COVID-19 Brief: Global Vaccine Equity – Are We in this Pandemic Together?

As the pandemic evolves, new evidence and data-driven insights will continue to emerge, which RGA will continue to investigate. Please  contact us for insights....

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Articles October 2021
Global Health Brief: Update Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery (also known as robot-assisted surgery) is one of the fastest-growing specialties in surgical medicine today. In the past two decades, it has seen a steep rise in utilization, and today it is integral to several medical specialties. Ultimately, success...

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Research and White Papers October 2021
What Will It Take to Wipe Out SARS-CoV-2 ... or Is the Coronavirus Here to Stay?

Could COVID-19 stay with the world for months, if not years to come? RGA's Hilary Henly makes the case, and shares different factors insurers should consider for future product planning and pricing, underwriting, and in setting claims expectations.

As t...

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Articles October 2021
How Can Life Insurers Improve the DTC Application Process? A Behavioral Science Analysis

Commissions create an incentive to sell, rather than collect accurate information, which could influence the application process. In addition, form designers have little control over how questions and clarifications are phrased by advisers in practice, which risks th...

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Research and White Papers October 2021
Vaccination Status: Insurance Pricing Considerations

At RGA, we are eager to speak with clients about any support needed as we confront the COVID-19 challenge together. Contact us to learn more about the resources, solutions, and services available.

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Articles October 2021
Healthcare Ripple Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic severely disrupted hospital services, particularly in the first half of 2020. As waiting lists for care have grown, RGA's Anna Currie wonders about morbidity and mortality impacts. She draws on major research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPP... Read More
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Articles October 2021
Thinking Beyond Price to Find the Right Reinsurance Partner

This article presents key factors for insurers to consider when selecting a counterparty to reinsure life and annuity blocks in today’s market, including:

  • Putting a price on counterparty credit risk...
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