FSC Panels Discuss Life Insurance and Genetics
Life and health insurance were major topics at the FSC24 Conference in September.
Sessions covered life and health insurance, genetic testing, strategies from a CEO...
Genetics – How Far Have We Come?
With significant work underway at the Financial Services Council since the Genetics Masterclass at last year's conference, the FSC expanded on the debate to...
New Underwriting System for Partners Life
Our report of a new underwriting platform, being installed by Partners Life at the weekend, attracted strong reader interest this week...
The launch of Partners...
Zurich Turns to AI for Mental Health Underwriting
In Australia, Zurich has concluded the first phase of its plan to develop AI systems to streamline life insurance applications.
The plan is for the...
Key Underwriting Appointment
Asteron Life has appointed Kathie Tutty as its Chief Underwriter. She is currently the firm's Underwriting Manager and Principal Underwriter, and takes up her...
AI-Based Life Guide Helps Underwriters
An AI-powered platform aims to increase the efficiency of underwriters by generating swift answers to their questions.
Life Guide, a life & health underwriting manual,...
Have Your Say on Contracts of Insurance Bill
The government's Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for public submissions on the Contracts of Insurance Bill.
The Bill, proposed by Duncan Webb MP, seeks...
Electronic Health Records Key to Easier Underwriting – Report
Electronic health records (EHRs) can have a transformative impact on the traditional life & health underwriting process, claims Swiss Re in a new report.
During...
Australia – Consultation Opens on Genetic Tests
Australia's Federal Government is to seek feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers.
Christine Cupitt, CEO of the Council of Australian Life...