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  • July 2024

Dx + Rx = Greater Underwriting Success? RGA Investigates

By
  • Guizhou Hu
  • Taylor Pickett
  • Jacqueline Waas
  • Laiping Wong-Stewart
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In Brief

In a new research paper, RGA experts examine and measure the benefit of using medical claims data in addition to prescription data through the Irix Rules and Risk Score to improve underwriting decisions. 

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In a new research paper, RGA experts Guizhou Hu, Laiping Wong-Stewart, Jacqueline Waas, and Taylor Pickett examine the Milliman Intelliscript Medical Data product, as well as the Milliman Irix Rules Engine and the Irix Risk Score for mortality. 

The study sought to evaluate and gain a better understanding of the incremental value medical claims have in addition to prescription data. 

What was that value and benefit of adding Dx to Rx from the Irix Rules perspective? Where were the most significant increases and decreases in declines? Did the top reasons for decline remain the same? Above all, does adding to Dx to Rx lead to better underwriting decisions and, if so, how? 

Find out all the details in this in-depth, comprehensive report. 

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Meet the Authors & Experts

Guizhou Hu
Author
Guizhou Hu
Vice President, Head of Risk Analytics,  Global Underwriting, Claims, and Medical, RGA
Taylor Pickett
Author
Taylor Pickett
Actuary, Pricing, U.S. Individual Life, RGA
Jackie-Waas
Author
Jacqueline Waas
Vice President, Underwriting Research and Development, US Individual Life
Laiping Wong-Stewart
Author
Laiping Wong-Stewart
Vice President, Actuary