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📝New Blog: How Smartphones Are Transforming Cardiac Arrest Survival—and What It Means for Insurers Every minute counts after a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to innovative smartphone-based first responder systems, medically trained volunteers can now reach patients faster than ever—cutting critical response times in half and dramatically improving survival rates. This article by Gen Re’s Medical Consultant Dr. Maximilian Kanzler explores how these digital solutions are not only saving lives but also opening new doors for the insurance industry. With richer data and better outcomes, insurers may soon be able to offer coverage to survivors who were previously uninsurable. Curious how technology is reshaping risk assessment and prevention? Read on to discover the future of underwriting in a world where more lives are saved every day. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ey5pCjr5 #InsurTech #CardiacArrest #DigitalHealth #Innovation #LifeInsurance

📝 NEW BLOG on "Designing Intelligent Systems – A Unified Blueprint for Applications, Data, AI Agents, and Orchestration" - https://lnkd.in/egSsBrCK Matthew L. Montero, AIDA, Gen Re Chief Data Officer, discusses the new way to design intelligent systems. Read how systems are moving from digitization toward architectures that orchestrate data, applications, and AI agents. A unified architecture coordinates every component so that data, automation, and oversight work together to deliver timely, context-rich outcomes. This shift is a new way of designing how work gets done and how value is created.

📝New blog: Always On - New Age Addictions & Disability Insurance On #MentalHealthDay, Gen Re's Senior Claims Unit Manager, Mary Enslin, examines digital addictions, such as smartphone and social media overuse. These are on the rise and are impacting mental health and work-life balance. For disability insurers, this means more complex claims and evolving risk profiles. Proactive strategies and tailored training are key to supporting clients in our 'always on' world. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZJWrSyP  #MentalHealth #DisabilityInsurance 

🎤Frank A. Schmid, Chief Technology Officer at Gen Re, will be joining an executive roundtable at #ITCVegas on 14 October: From AI Pilots to AI-First Insurers – Designing for What Comes Next. Together with other industry leaders, Frank will explore how re/insurers are building the foundations for AI-first operating models — and what it takes to move from experimentation to transformation. #AI #KnowledgeSharing

📝 NEW BLOG on "Modernizing Applications for the Future - How Data-Centric Design Enables AI Innovation" - https://lnkd.in/eg-skrxt Matthew L. Montero, AIDA, Gen Re Chief Data Officer, takes a high-level view of application modernization from a data-centric perspective. This blog highlights how transitioning to a data-first architecture can simplify systems and enhance scalability. A data-centric application design positions business processes for the next wave of technological advancement - generative AI and AI agents.

🔍 As Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) becomes more prevalent and legally regulated across the globe, the life insurance industry is entering uncharted territory. From underwriting to claims handling and policy wording, insurers are facing complex new challenges. Our latest article explores the legal, ethical, and operational implications of MAID, including: - Suicide clauses - Advance care planning - Evolving regulatory landscapes We also examine how these developments are reshaping the future of life insurance. 📄 Read the full article by Annika Luckmann, Chris Ball, and John O'Brien to understand how insurers can navigate this sensitive and evolving issue with clarity and compassion. https://lnkd.in/ez8ihtAb #LifeInsurance #Underwriting #ClaimsManagement

On 24 September 2025 Gen Re’s Annual Life Forum concluded after three energising days in Cologne, Germany. The event was hosted by Ulrich Pasdika, board member General Reinsurance AG and brought together 100 industry experts from around the world. Insightful sessions and lively discussions explored global economic developments, emerging risks, advancements in products as well as digitisation and AI in insurance. Thanks to all our inspiring speakers – from Gen Re and beyond – for making the event a great success. Let’s keep driving innovation and shaping the future of insurance! #AnnualLifeForum

📝 New blog: "Florida Property Tort Reforms - Evolving Conditions" - https://lnkd.in/exxYyJcc With the shift in Florida's legal landscape, U.S. insurers will soon see how the tort reforms play out at the claims level, where policies are interpreted, expectations are managed, and disputes are either resolved or escalated. Jessica Clarke, Property Claims Executive, provides a look at why the reforms matter from a property claims perspective. #PropertyInsurance #ClaimsManagement #InsuranceClaims #TortReform

📝 NEW BLOG on "Is Human Trafficking the Next Big Liability Exposure for Insurers?" - https://lnkd.in/ek_etA54 While sound underwriting, risk management and claims handling are important components of mitigating human trafficking risk, they may not be sufficient on their own. Given the increasing number of U.S. court cases, insurers should learn more about and manage this exposure. Matthew Burns, Treaty Sr. Account Underwriter, and Tim Fletcher, Sr. Emerging Issues Specialist, provide an overview of the issues and recommendations.

📝 NEW BLOG on "Social Media Addiction and the Insurance Fallout" - https://lnkd.in/eH7abtn2 Thousands of families across the U.S. are pursuing social media addiction lawsuits in state and federal courts. One case against Meta is pending in Delaware. Read about the various coverage disputes related to General Liability Claims by Cardine Zalenski, Casualty Claims Executive. #LiabilityInsurance #GeneralLiability #personallines #commerciallines