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Insurance Trends and Challenges
In recent years, economic obstacles have been accompanied by operational challenges and increased uncertainty, as well as accelerated digitisation. The insurance industry must leave behind the status quo and focus on the future.
The Annual Gen Re Life Forum keeps you up to speed with trending challenges and opportunities. Thought leaders, both from within and outside Gen Re, and invited speakers from the industry will share their expertise with our international audience.
Shape the future and join us for a lively exchange!
A Training for Actuaries by Actuaries
Actuarial expertise plays a fundamental role in insurance. The Gen Re Actuarial Course provides a solid foundation in core actuarial techniques and recent product trends to equip young professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to design and price attractive insurance products.
The course delves into the full range of Life/Health insurance products. Each topic starts with the basics, which is then followed by in-depth discussion in trend sessions and is complemented by hands-on workshops.
Don’t miss the opportunity to upskill with Gen Re!
The Executive Programme for the 21st Century
In times of complexity and change, the insurance industry faces multiple challenges. Innovation and creativity are key factors for success. Capable decision-makers with a strategic business mindset and elaborate leadership skills are needed.
The Gen Re Management & Leadership Course prepares insurance managers and leaders to meet future trends with confidence and ability, and to inspire and drive forward efficient performance in their organisations.
Lead through the industry’s future challenges!
Great things in business are never done by one person. Product design, pricing, sales, underwriting, and claims assessment all play important parts in the ongoing insurance cycle. Spotlights, our series of 60-minute webinars, turns the spotlight on trending topics across this value chain and highlights research results for successful operations.
Gen Re’s inhouse experts will discuss future insurance trends with a digital audience tuning in from around the world. Boost your business potential by following our Spotlights series!
Webinar
Cologne February 26, 2025
Go with your Gut – The Role of the Microbiome in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series The gut microbiome is one of the important scientific discoveries in human healthcare in recent decades. This webinar discusses the new insights of microbiome research and their implications for the Life/Health insurance industry.
Webinar
Cologne April 8, 2025
The Impact of Physical Activity on Life Insurance – Steps Toward a Better Life
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series Smartphones and wearable fitness devices are increasingly being included in underwriting and pricing of Life/Health insurance. This webinar analyses advantages and challenges of using physical activity data for insurance assessments.
Webinar
Cologne June 18, 2025
Underwriting Consistency – Risk Assessment in a World of Rules and Biases
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series Evidence-based and consistent underwriting in line with values, goals and past decisions is not always an easy and straightforward task. This webinar explores measures and mitigation strategies to foster underwriting consistency.
Webinar
Cologne September 18, 2025
Psychedelic Drugs – Microdosing, Therapeutic Implications, and Recreational Use
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series Psychedelic drugs have been approved as therapeutic measures for a variety of mental health conditions. This webinar will examine the effects of psychedelic use, including microdosing, on mortality, morbidity and underwriting.
Webinar
Cologne October 23, 2025
More than Healthcare – The Social Determinants of Health and their Impact on Insurance
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series The social determinants of health (SDHs) are non-medical influences that affect health and wellbeing. This webinar reviews how they influence health outcomes and discusses effective SDH strategies in the insurance context.
Webinar
Cologne November 27, 2025
Weight Loss Medication Instead of Bariatric Surgery – Hype or Hope?
Gen Re Spotlights Client Series The prevalence of obesity has risen globally in the past decades, a trend predicted to continue. This webinar illustrates the future of weight loss treatment and compares the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery with those of weight loss medication.
What else can we do for you?
Do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Business School Team.
