The FSA may seem to be the main regulatory concern for the protection market at the moment, but othe...
The FSA may seem to be the main regulatory concern for the protection market at the moment, but other rules appearing on the horizon could mean insurers need to watch their backs even more closely. As we discuss in this month's news pages, the consequences of a new European directive on gender discrimination could have serious implications for the market. If insurers are no longer allowed to price men and women differently, consumers could see premiums soar, while insurers will have to find surplus funds to cover possible miscalculations. In addition, the Disability Discrimination Act,...
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