US Life Expectancy Drops Again Amid Opioid Crisis
First time in more than 50 years that it fell twice in a row; deaths linked to synthetic opioids doubled from 2015 to 2016
First time in more than 50 years that it fell twice in a row; deaths linked to synthetic opioids doubled from 2015 to 2016
Our recent conversations with insurance partners highlight six prevalent risks at the top of mind for industry leaders today.
Currently heroin, cocaine, marijuana, prescription medications — specifically prescription opioids — and alcohol are recognized as the chief forms of substance abuse in our society. In this white paper, we continue our series examining the opioid epidemic and its significance for the life insurance industry.