ABI releases Code on Genetic Testing report

'Transparent overview of compliance exercise'

Adam Saville
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ABI releases first ever annual report on Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance

The report provides a transparent overview of the compliance exercise carried out by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to assess how the Code is operating, as well as an overview of the key developments in insurance over the last year. The ABI said it sits alongside the Government's Annual Report which includes information on the genomics policy landscape.   According to the industry body, the data shows that the Code, first introduced in 2001 in its original format, continues to "work well". The ABI said: "It provides a framework which offers reassurance that 100% of peop...

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