Highlights of the Pacific Life 2025 Underwriting Symposium - Part Two: An Evolving Landscape — Evaluating Risks and Complexities of Chronic Illnesses

  Life underwriting is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by advancements in medical research, evolving risk assessment strategies, and the growing complexities of chronic illnesses. As insurers navigate this shifting terrain, the need for informed discussions has never been more crucial. In Part Two of our Pacific Life 2025 Symposium Blog, we present a series of insightful sessions featuring industry experts, medical professionals, and underwriting specialists. They offer valuable perspectives on how insurers can balance risk with opportunity in a rapidly changing landscap...

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Highlights of the Pacific Life 2025 Underwriting Symposium - Part One: The State of the Art

 Once again, Susan Ghalili, Senior Vice President, Underwriting Strategy & Chief Underwriter, and the Pacific Life team put together an excellent slate of topics and panelists for the Pacific Life 2025 Underwriting Symposium. The topics discussed were foremost in the minds of all attendees concerning the current and future state of the life insurance industry, especially as it relates to underwriting. Most platform discussions were in a panel format with panelists from Pacific Life, Distribution, Reinsurance, Medical Directors, and Technology contributing and participating. This is "P...

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