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Underwriting Engines

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:17:34 -0400

Hank has written a short commentary on the role of underwriting engines in the US life industry, addressing his view of how and why this is changing. You may read it by downloading the attachment bellow.

Underwriting for Today

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:10:45 -0400

Underwriting for Today is an outstanding new article by Jeff Shaw, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Council (which is a council of LOMA). Jeff appraises contemporary underwriting options with a keen eye toward how to get business through the pipeline. Our thanks to Jeff for permission to share this article (which appeared in the May issue of Resource). This is a MUST READ for everyone!

Hank's latest National Underwriter article on older age underwriting

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:06:10 -0400

You will want to read with the producers are reading at the NU's website. This article talks about how older age underwriting is getting friendlier.

Here's the link:

http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/Exclusives/2009/04/Pages/Faste...

The Compelling Argument for Discontinuing Our Use of Screening Exercise Electrocardiography in Life Underwriting

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:18:30 -0500

This new article by Hank lays waste to the so-called "advantages" of treadmill stress tests and shows why their use should end NOW.

We welcome all comments!

Cystatin C: A Excellent new test for Underwriting

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:14:15 -0500

Hank has written a comprehensive research paper on a new test ideally suited for mortality and morbidity risk screening. It will serve well in tandem with NT-proBNP and other blood tests, as an alternative to treadmill ECGs and other slow, costly requirements we currently use.

Flummoxed Over Bancassurance

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:20:20 -0500

Hank's latest Best's Review essay argues that underwriting poses no obstacle to life insurance sold by banks and that with today's rapid underwriting tools, banks should be using this opportunity to sell to the under-served middle market BECAUSE of the rapid, efficient underwriting.