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Research and White Papers April 2025
Climate Change Mortality Risk: Hong Kong
In this summary analysis, RGA's Chris Falkous assesses the possible impact climate change could have on future mortality in Hong Kong by 2050, deriving insights with potential global application. Read More
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Articles April 2025
5 Ways to Reduce GenAI’s Carbon Footprint
As the insurance industry and society race ahead in the use of GenAI, identifying sustainable practices is an urgent consideration. RGA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) offer these five practical steps to get started. Read More
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Articles April 2025
Future Partnerships for Life Reinsurers Call for Combined Capabilities

Mike Rolfe, Senior Vice President and Strategic Relationship Manager for Global Accounts, talks to Asia Insurance Review about the evolving landscape of life reinsurance in Asia, and how insurers can leverage strategic partnerships and expert insig...

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Articles April 2025
Group Healthcare Fraud: A $1.2 billion case and industry solutions
A recent healthcare fraud case highlights the need for insurers, healthcare providers, and policymakers to work together to protect healthcare resources, reduce fraud-related financial losses, and ensure patient care remains the top priority. Read More
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Articles April 2025
H5N1 Avian Flu: A look at the potential of a new pandemic

H5N1 is a subtype of influenza A virus that has evolved significantly since its emergence in 1996. Its ability to infect new animal hosts, such as its recent jump to dairy cows, creates potential cause for concern. However, scientific evidence suggests the current th...

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Articles April 2025
Insurers Brace for Improved Longevity
In this article, originally published in Middle East Insurance Review, RGA’s K... Read More
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Articles April 2025
Not Quite Human: The danger of creeping out customers in an AI age

According to an RGA study, as insurers incorporate more artificial intelligence (AI) and video messaging into their customer education and sales processes, they should be aware of the uncanny valley effect, a phenomenon first noted in the 1970s in which near-human li...

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Articles April 2025
GenAI in Insurance Update: Q2 2025

Rapid advancements in generative AI, quantum computing, and AI copyright are poised to revolutionize underwriting, fraud detection, and policy administration, challenging insurers to carefully navigate the balance between innovation and regulatory compliance.

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Alissa Holz
Articles April 2025
Market Drivers and Influences | Alissa Holz

In this Inside RGA Q&A, Alissa Holz, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for RGA Australia and New Zealand, shares her thoughts on balancing cultural differences, digitalization’s influence on products, the need for human i...

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Mark Brooks
Articles March 2025
What Is Driving the Global Common Data Capability at RGA
In this interview, originally published by CIO, RGA's Mark Brooks explains how he revamped RGA's technology te... Read More
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Research and White Papers March 2025
Underwriting in Transition
This article, originally published in On The Risk, explores the transformative impact of AI on the und... Read More
Peter Hovard
Articles March 2025
Applying Behavioral Science to Insurance | Peter Hovard

In this Inside RGA Q&A, Peter Hovard, Vice President and Chief Behavioral Scientist, shares his thoughts on the enticing aspects of behavioral science, the influence of AI, and a hidden gem in the UK.

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Red flags
Articles March 2025
Group Underwriting: Identifying red flags in a request for proposal

By swiftly identifying and addressing red flags in a request for proposal, group underwriters can avoid negative outcomes later in the insurance process, such as inaccurate pricing, profitability issues, and more. This article highlights some of the key concerns to b...

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Red flags
Articles March 2025
Tarification collective : repérer les drapeaux rouges dans une demande de soumission

En identifiant rapidement les drapeaux rouges dans les demandes de soumissions, les tarificateurs en assurance collective peuvent éviter des conséquences négatives plus tard dans le processus d’assurance, telles qu’une tarification inexacte, des problèmes de rentabil...

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Articles March 2025
Hot Topics in Disability Claims: Segmentation and ethical AI

The 30th annual RGA Disability Claim Leaders Forum highlighted two critical topics facing the industry: claim process segmentation and ethical AI integration in claims management. These emerging trends offer valuable insights for insurers seeking to enhance their ris...

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Research and White Papers March 2025
Quantifying Wellbeing in Insurance: What are the keys to a longer life?

RGA's analysis of the UK Biobank study unveils compelling correlations between lifestyle factors and mortality risk, offering insurers a fresh perspective on risk assessment. By integrating both traditional and novel biometric indicators, this research lays the groun...

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Articles March 2025
Trustworthy Data Provides the Foundation for a Quintuple Win in the Middle East

Trustworthy data is at the core of a new technology stack in the Middle East that looks to create a major new benefit across the healthcare and insurance industries.

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Research and White Papers March 2025
Improving Mental Health Disclosures for Insurance Underwriting
When it comes to mental health disclosure, behavioral science techniques can improve accuracy and the applicant experience. Clear, concise language, comprehensive examples, and destigmatizing language can make questions easier to answer.  Read More
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Publications February 2025
Product Trends Around the World: February 2025

RGA monitors global product trends throughout the industry – from development to distribution – and provides insights regarding their impact. These span numerous categories, including life, health, technology, and more.

Find a roadmap for navigating today’s pro...

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Articles February 2025
Climate Change and Human Health: Unraveling the complex web of impacts
Climate change's impact on mortality and morbidity requires insurers to adopt comprehensive approaches for measuring, attributing, and mitigating its effects. The goal is to enhance reporting methods and perform a holistic risk analysis to effectively prepare for emergi... Read More