How the Medical Director Should Use Data Sources

J Insur Med. 2024 Jul 1;51(1):31-34. doi: 10.17849/insm-51-1-31-34.1.

Abstract

The life insurance industry is transitioning towards precision underwriting driven by increased data availability and access to advanced analytical tools. Effectively utilizing diverse data sources in life insurance underwriting presents an opportunity for medical directors to fully leverage their skillset in this evolving environment. By navigating these changes, balancing the value of data against its limitations, and fostering collaborative approaches to enhance risk assessment and underwriting processes, medical directors can maintain a pivotal role in the life insurance companies of tomorrow.

Keywords: data sources; medical director; underwriting.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Information Sources
  • Insurance, Life*
  • Physician Executives*
  • Risk Assessment