Best's Review Evaluates Mortality Trends and Possible COVID-19 Undercount
- March 10, 2022 09:29 AM (EST)
Oldwick //BestWire// - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in 2021 mortality compared to 2020, and life insurers are questioning how COVID-19 affected these numbers. In the March issue of Best’s Review, industry experts examine the mortality figures and their impact, including their potential effect on future underwriting practices. Read more in “Mortality Trends Raise Underwriting Questions for Life Insurers.”
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