The gene genie

Sitting high above London's Docklands in the global headquarters of HSBC, Harpal Karlcut grins when he is asked why he was selected to chair the Association of British Insurer's (ABI) genetics working party. "I actually knew very little about genetic testing before I became chairman," he admits. "I think part of the reason the ABI approached me for the role is because there are a number of genetic experts on the committee and there was a need for the chair to ensure there is a balanced debate and that all views were represented." Dynamic The road that has taken Karlcut to the chairman...