Statement: The Council of Australian Life Insurers CEO Christine Cupitt
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Statement: The Council of Australian Life Insurers CEO Christine Cupitt

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In response to Australian Story episode 'Dead Funny', airing Monday August 26, 2024 "The Council of Australian Life Insurers supports a ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting to help empower Australians to proactively manage their health. Australia's life insurers have never, and would never, require someone to take a genetic test. The Life Insurance Code of Practice clearly states that regardless of the amount of cover, we will not ask or encourage people to take a genetic test. It has never been the intention of the life insurance industry to deter people from taking genetic tests that give them more information about their overall health."

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Genetic testing saves lives but can lead to discrimination when it comes to life insurance
11 months ago

Genetic testing saves lives but can lead to discrimination when it comes to life insurance

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Three months before undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, 25-year-old Meg Herrmann completed a half marathon and was the fittest she had ever been. Key points: Life insurers can legally discriminate against, and deny cover to people who have undergone genetic testing, by refusing or capping cover Around 1.5 million Australians undergo genetic testing each year The federal government is calling …

Australians skipping genetic screening tests out of fear it will affect life insurance coverage
1 year, 5 months ago

Australians skipping genetic screening tests out of fear it will affect life insurance coverage

ABC  

Genetic researchers fear Australians are skipping genetic screening tests that could detect disease risks early, out of concern that it might affect their life insurance coverage. Key points: Some life insurance companies require genetic screening which they may use to lift premiums or restrict coverage Researchers say some Australians are skipping the tests to avoid it affecting their coverage They …

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