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Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast

Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast

By: RGA
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Step into the future of risk evaluation with Underwriting Evolved – a Digital Underwriting Optimization (DUO) podcast – and pull back the curtain on the evolving world of underwriting. Hosted by RGA's Adam Lorentzen, each episode features candid, insightful conversations with the trailblazers redefining how we assess and manage risk. Benefit from access to the minds moving the industry forward.Copyright © 2026 RGA Reinsurance Company. All Rights Reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Pizza, Jets, and Navigating AI Advancements in Underwriting
    May 24 2025

    🎙️Guest: Catie Muccigrosso, Chief Underwriter, RGA

    💡 How can you effectively balance the digital era, tech stack, and the human element in underwriting? Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation in the underwriting industry through the RGA Digital Underwriting Optimization (DUO) podcast series.

    In our inaugural episode, RGA's Chief Underwriter, Catie Muccigrosso, shares her inspiring journey to the pinnacle of the underwriting field. Discover how AI has shaped her career and what excites her most about the future of underwriting technology.

    🔍 Learn why structure, support, and a willingness to evolve are key to thriving in a changing field.

    Bonus Moment:
    🍕 Thick or thin crust? Catie proudly represents her hometown of St. Louis, Mo., with a vote for thin crust—Midwest style!

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    20 mins
  • Taming Data & Trusting AI in Underwriting
    Jul 7 2025

    🎙️Guest: Michael Hill, VP, Fac Underwriting Strategy & Data Analytics, RGA

    💡 How do you manage the flood of underwriting data and build trust in AI?

    In the latest episode of Underwriting Evolved, RGA's Michael Hill shares:

    📊 Smart strategies for handling data overload
    🤖 How to balance innovation with oversight in AI
    💡 Expert insights on the future of underwriting tech
    🐪 Plus, a camel-riding story you didn't know you needed

    Whether you're deep in the industry or just curious about where underwriting is headed, this episode is packed with insights—and a few laughs.

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    24 mins
  • Structured Data Revolution: Transforming Underwriting with AI and Analytics
    Aug 4 2025
    🎙️ Guest: Mirsad Kulovic, Technical Director of Underwriting Data Analytics, RGA 💡 Can AI-powered tools make underwriting not just faster, but smarter—and what does that mean for the people behind the decisions? In this week's episode of Underwriting Evolved, RGA's Mirsad Kulovic shares how structured data and AI are transforming insurance underwriting—from slashing processing times to enhancing decision quality. 🔍 Learn practical strategies for:
    • Change management
    • Underwriter engagement
    • Building trust in AI-powered solutions
    Plus, hear Mirsad's inspiring journey from intern to director and his vision for making life insurance more accessible.
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    24 mins
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