A cloud of uncertainty? In ReFlections, RGA's Hilary Henly, investigates growing use of e-cigarettes and the practice of vaping among the young and exposes adverse health effects, unknown risk, and the increased potential for long-term dependence. Read More

Is cannabis ready for prime time? Some believe it might be a universal remedy – the new super-drug and an alternative to opioids for the treatment of chronic pain. Others are skeptical. In ReFlections, RGA's Dr. Georgiana Willwerth-Pasc... Read More

Digitization has consequences, from additional tracking to growing interest in non-traditional products, and yet many of the factors that contribute to a successful Open Enrollment process remain the same.

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From expanded leave to telemedicine services and insurtech apps, a range of insurance innovations are emerging to address an urgent need of an overburdened and shrinking pool of unpaid caregivers for the elderly. Insurers have a unique opportunity to help bridge this...

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RGA's Simon Dreyer considers the driving factors of changes in healthcare claims costs amid the pandemic, and the challenges these changes pose in determining appropriate and fair future premium rates. Read More

Do big data, innovations in technology, and AI offer new hope in pre-empting, preventing, and combating the threats of infectious disease outbreaks? RGA's Dr. Heather Lund provides an overview of the latest innovations used to fight the novel coronavirus. Read More

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Digital transformation remains new territory for insurers in Mexico, but new product innovation introduced this year may be changing that – while also addressing a critical coverage need for an underserved population. Read More

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Reports are growing of COVID-19-related fatigue that lingers long after recovery. RGA's Marilda Kotze shares a practical step-by-step guide to disability claims assessment for these complex cases, from the initial adjudication to ongoing management. Specialists and a...

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Millions of overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk of non-communicable diseases and early mortality than the non-obese. RGA's Hilary Henly explores what insurers need to know about the consequences of rising obesity rates and dietary trends across the...

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Evaluate the complex topics of cannabis, e-cigarettes, and herd immunity.
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Certain product lines may be more susceptible to fraud in the Middle East market, according to a first-of-its-kind survey. RGA's Rahul Gupta explains five steps insurers can take to fight back. At RGA, we are eager to speak with clients about any su...

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Who would have thought there would be a pandemic like COVID-19? Almost everyone, RGA's Dr. Daniel Zimmerman writes in On the Risk. Insurers modelled this risk with tail stress tests, but the coronavirus still brought surprises, so agility and flexibility con...

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Compassion, communication, common purpose – In On the Risk,  Tim Rozar, Chief of Staff at RGA suggests that, no matter how trite it may seem, COVID-19 reminds us that we are really in this together and insurers have a unique opportunity to make a differ...

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How does obesity contribute to increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as severe cases of COVID-19? RGA's Hilary Henly delves deep into data and explains how the high global prevalence of obesity is impacting infection rates and worsening the pandemic in countri... Read More

Part II in a series of articles on developing underwriting thought processes, this second installment focuses on potential challenges and shortcomings related to decision-making skills. RGA’s underwriting experts outline strategies to help neutralize heuristics and b...

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Pandemic-driven pressures are magnifying existing challenges within the underwriting profession. RGA's Lars Haaland and Catie Muccigrosso look into potential solutions that might help insurance companies emerge as leaders post-COVID-19. The key is to implement processes... Read More

Increased interest in and application of wellness products indicate that we may be closer than ever to realizing the potential of insurance-linked wellness programs. Insurers are presented with the opportunity to expand their engagement with consumers and serve as long-... Read More