Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast

Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes such as digital transformation in underwriting, risk assessment, and the integration of technology in the industry. Specific episodes delve into how AI impacts underwriting practices, with discussions on balancing technology with the human element in decision-making, as explored in the inaugural episode with RGA's Chief Underwriter, Catie Muccigrosso.

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.
🎙️ Guest: Fazilya Abdulkafarova, Executive Director, Underwriting R&D, 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, Host Adam Lorentzen sits down with Fazilya Abdulkafarova to unpack the “A to F” of digital underwriting. From automation to the future of the field, they explore how technology is reshaping the industry.
🔍 Tune in for practical insights on staying ahead in digital underwriting, including:
- Accelerating decisions with automation, AI, and data science
- Driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration
- Simplifying workflows with smart tools and intuitive interfaces
Plus, hear why Fazilya gives her mom credit for launching her career in the field.
From eliminating manual document searches to empowering underwriters with cutting-edge tools—discover how technology + teamwork are transforming underwriting.

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