Enjoy a lively menu of the topics that underwriting executives are facing today: balancing production and quality, determining the correct underwriting requirements, risk management, simplified or non-bloodtested business. And for dessert, some advice about career development and opportunities for future underwriting executives.

Remote underwriting has been around for 10+ years and has changed dramatically over time. Three "remote experts" will share their thoughts on this evolution. Topics include: changes in production standards, connecting to co-workers, being a remote manager, and challenges in training and communicating remotely.

Learn first-hand how to manage change and "reinvent yourself." Hear Michelle Ross's real life interview experience and learn what went right, what went wrong and why. Lorrie Tietze will explain the psychological perspective, what could have been done to avoid pitfalls, and how to come out the other side. Michelle and Lorrie will address issues on how to keep yourself safe and sane in light of possible layoffs, how to transition from technical to managerial positions, and how to stay connected in a remote world.

Director of Clinical Services, Milliman Intelliscript Gain insight on how prescription information is acquired and analyze the limitations and challenges associated with conducting a thorough review of an Rx profile. Using case studies, this session will also explore the utility of a prescription rule engine and its value in contributing to consistent and efficient underwriting.

Underwriting juveniles can be challenging, especially if your company doesn't have much experience with them. This workshop will focus on three of the most common impairments seen on juvenile applications — BMI issues, ADHD, and asthma — and will provide the tools to make informed risk selection decisions on young lives.

Developing an effective partnership between underwriting, medical directors, and pricing actuaries is essential. While they are three different disciplines, they come together in the most critical sense. With claim costs taking the majority of every premium dollar, even small discrepancies can lead to significant changes to profitability. Discover what works as our three presenters share their experiences.