GENDER DIRECTIVE  

A claims perspective

 

We are now over half a year on from Test Achats.  There has been a lot of discussion, both before and after that decision, on the likely impact upon pricing and underwriting.

At a very simple level we know (or believe) that:

  • Gender neutral pricing must be introduced by 21 December 2012.
  • It is probable that this will not have retrospective effect (although not yet certain)
  • There will be a number of areas potentially affecting the underwriting of life and health risks.
  • However, the general consensus has been that the likely impact upon claims management  will be minimal.

 

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