Optimum Life Reinsurance Underwriting Seminar 2026

The is a highly specialized educational event hosted annually by Optimum Re. It is designed to bridge the gap between medical science and the practicalities of risk assessment in the life insurance industry.

For 2026, the seminar is expected to continue its tradition of providing deep-dive technical sessions in a collaborative, “camaraderie-focused” environment.

The event typically focuses on cutting-edge medical trends and their direct impact on mortality and morbidity. Unlike broader industry trade shows, this seminar is deeply academic and technical.

• Core Topics: Medical Directors and industry experts present on specific health conditions (e.g., heart
disease, oncology updates, neurological disorders) and emerging risks like the impact of marijuana or new
surgical techniques.
• Format: The seminar often features a mix of formal presentations, “mini case clinics” (Case Notes), and
interactive discussions where attendees evaluate real-world underwriting scenarios.

Who Attends?
• The seminar is primarily aimed at professionals responsible for risk selection and policy pricing. Attendees
generally fall into the following categories:
• Life Underwriters: To earn continuing education credits and learn new assessment techniques for complex
medical cases (Junior through Senior levels).
• Medical Directors: To share clinical expertise and discuss how medical advancements should translate into
insurance ratings.
• Claims Professionals: To better understand the “front-end” underwriting intent, which helps in evaluating
contested claims.
• Actuaries: To gain insight into emerging mortality trends that affect pricing models and product
development.
• Reinsurance Partners: To network with clients and discuss treaty compliance and auditing standards