Underwriting the Elderly

The U.S. population age 65 and older is rapidly expanding and is expected to double in size by 2040 to approximately 80 million people. This will necessitate an understanding of how to effectively assess this population in Life Underwriting as these older applicants become more common.

Register today to learn about:

• Characteristics that are unique to the older population
• Key factors to consider in the assessment of the elderly
• Considerations for underwriting

About the speaker
Dr. Ted Gossard
Associate Medical Director, Nationwide Life Underwriting

Dr. Gossard is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of American
Academy of Family Practice and The American Academy of Insurance
Medicine. Before joining Nationwide, he worked in private medical practice
for more than 16 years and served as a Volunteer Associate Professor at the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he earned his medical
degree. He remains active in clinical medicine on a part-time basis, including
as a volunteer physician for a free hospital clinic for the underserved or
indigent.

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