Click here to access this article. This article summarizes the 2026 AHOU Annual Conference sessions.

Click here to access this article. 2026 marks a quarter century of the Association of Home Office Underwriters (AHOU) Annual Conferences. Along with the organization that hosts it, the conference itself has an interesting history and has evolved over the years to...

Click here to access this article. This study evaluates the impact of “Leading with EHRs” or using Electronic Health Records as the first piece of underwriting evidence within accelerated underwriting (AUW) programs. As insurers seek to balance speed, cost...

Click here to access this article. An extensive RGA behavioral science study in 2024 revealed innovative techniques to improve mental health disclosures in insurance underwriting, enhancing both accuracy and customer experience through question design and...

Click here to access this article. Building a strong professional network is a critical driver of success in the insurance industry. This article explores how careers are shaped not by the number of connections made, but by the depth, trust, and mutual support...

Click here to access this article. Frailty is an age-associated condition marked by diminished physiological reserves, making older adults more susceptible to health complications and functional decline. Its identification and management require a multidisciplinary...

Click here to access this article. This is the first of a three-part article series on identifying and nurturing emerging underwriting leaders in a culture where all levels of leadership thrive. The focus of this article is the identification of emerging...

Click here to access this article. Life can be full of surprises, even for fraudsters. This article provides details of an attempt to fraudulently impersonate someone who was unhealthy in order to profit from a life insurance policy. The fraudsters were successful...

Click here to access this article. Professional underwriting is built on critical thinking, technical expertise, and commitment to lifelong learning. As underwriting risks, tools, and expectations continue to evolve, the Continuing Education (CE) Certification...

Click here to access this article. Cystic fibrosis (CF), historically associated with early mortality, has undergone a profound transformation due to advances in genetic understanding and targeted therapies. Once managed primarily through symptomatic treatments, CF...