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  • November 2021
  • 7:35 minutes

Opioid Addiction and Its Impact on Actuarial Science

By
  • Dr. James Kim
  • Gayle Kanchanapume
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This video was developed in conjunction with actuview, the first permanent international media platform for actuaries (www.actuview.com). actuview content reflects contributions from actuarial institutions, corporate partners and industry professionals. RGA is actuview’s sponsoring partner.

Join Dr. James Kim, Medical Director at the Centers for Pain Management in Brampton, Ontario, and Gayle Kanchanapume, Executive Director, RGA Global Claims, as they discuss the global opioid epidemic and its effects both on society and on insurance. 

Learn about the alarming rise in opioid use and addiction worldwide. Explore the far-reaching impacts of the global opioid epidemic, and hear insights from experts, including advice for risk managers.

At RGA, we are eager to engage with clients to better understand and tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges together. Contact us to discuss and learn more about the RGA capabilities, resources, and solutions.  

 

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Meet the Authors & Experts

Expert
Dr. James Kim
Consultant CMO, RGA International Medical Director, NeuPath Centre for Pain and Spine
Expert
Gayle Kanchanapume
Executive Director, Global Claims Value Added Specialist. RGA Australia