How to Transform Your Underwriting Process Through Tech & Teamwork
Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast
Release Date: 09/05/2025
Underwriting Evolved: A DUO Podcast
🎙️ 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...
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🎙️ 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...
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🎙️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...
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🎙️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. 🔍...
info_outline🎙️ 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.