The Association of British Insurers (ABI) responded to a report on genetics, by the House of Commons...
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) responded to a report on genetics, by the House of Commons' science and technology committee, and supported the principle that insurance companies should have access to the same information as applicants. The ABI also highlighted what it sees as the advantage of self-regulation rather than legislation to deal with genetic issues. Mary Francis, director general of the ABI, said: "We recognise how much public concern there is about the way genetic information is used - whether by government, the police, employers, insurers or others. Insur...
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