Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026
Amends the Insurance Contracts Regulations 2017 to put in place the operating detail for the ban on life insurers using genetic test results when deciding whether to offer cover or on what terms.
What it means for business
Consider checking underwriting questionnaires, agent scripts and data-retention practices against the new restrictions.
What does this mean for your business?
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