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Advancements in the treatment of HIV and Aids has improved the prognosis of sufferers, driving insurers to be more inclusive in providing cover, explains Julie Hopkins.

The protection industry should look to offer cover to as many individuals as possible. We have to challenge ourselves to continue to change cultural attitudes and encourage inclusive behaviour. This is why developments in survival of HIV positive individuals have been followed with great interest. Indeed, Hannover Re has been reviewing and analysing the published medical, statistical and research data on HIV and Aids over the past few years. The advent of successful new treatments has given HIV positive individuals a significantly better prognosis. With the new highly active anti-retrovi...

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