The Evolution of Life Insurance Mortality Modeling: A Conversation About What’s Next with LexisNexis® Risk Classifier
Date: 2026-11-10
When
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. Arizona (MDT) (GMT -7:00)
About
Mortality modeling is advancing as life insurnce carriers access broader data sets, deeper insights and more sophisticated analytics. Join our product and data experts for a conversation about the latest evolution of LexisNexis® Risk Classifier, a configurable solution designed to help life insurers execute a range of underwriting strategies. We’ll explore how medical and non-medical data can work together, how the updated version is enabling stronger risk assessment and how insurers can customize the solution to align with their needs.
Attendees will gain a better understanding of:
– How the new version of LexisNexis Risk Classifier expands modeling and source options to offer a more flexible mortality modeling solution
– The expanded data sources and more granular attributes that can improve risk segmentation across multiple use cases
– AI-driven transformer models that use event timing, sequence and context to reveal new insights
– Model development considerations, including rigorous testing, explainability and ongoing monitoring
Presenters
Justin Baker
AVP, Life Underwriting Solutions
Justin Baker is avp, life underwriting solutions, for LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. He brings more than two decades of experience leading various teams and strategic initiatives focused on transforming customer experiences across the insurance space. Currently, he is responsible for crafting and executing the life insurance market strategy, fostering innovation and developing new products for the suite of underwriting solutions. Responsible for revenue growth and driving business development opportunities across the underwriting workflow, he champions go-to-market activities and execution of new data and modeling products within the organization.
Prior to joining LexisNexis Risk Solutions in 2020, Justin held various roles with Country Financial®, a provider of insurance and financial services. In his most recent position there, he served as vice president, life and health administration. Justin holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and business administration from the University of Oregon.
Christopher Rice
Vice President, Product Management
Christopher Rice is vice president of product management at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, where he leads a multi-line product portfolio spanning market intelligence, acquisition and retention, healthcare, life, auto and home insurance solutions. He is responsible for driving product strategy and innovation that helps insurers improve business performance through advanced data, analytics and emerging technologies.
With more than 25 years of experience in insurance data and analytics, Rice has deep expertise in predictive modeling, artificial intelligence and product development. He has a proven track record of transforming advanced analytics into commercial solutions that help insurers drive growth, improve retention and enhance decision-making. He is a recognized industry spokesperson and has been featured in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and NPR.
Patrick Sugent
Vice President, Data Science and AI
Patrick Sugent is vice president of data science and AI for LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. Patrick specializes in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to transform data into actionable insights for the life insurance industry. His current work centers on revolutionizing the life underwriting process by leveraging real-time data assets to significantly accelerate underwriting decisions, improve risk assessment accuracy, and enhance the overall customer experience. Through advanced analytics and innovative technologies, Patrick is driving solutions that help carriers streamline operations and deliver faster, smarter outcomes.