DiscussProfessional Ethics and the Actuaryby Sholom Feldblum
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT: Within the life-health insurance industry, the use of genetic testing results by insurers is a controversial issue and one for which regulation at
the state and federal levels have been argued and implemented.
Discuss this issue, which medical conditions could be detected through genetic testing, the evolution of regulation in this area and what underwriting information is
allowable by insurers. Also explain the extent and variation of current state and federal regulation. Then, you should aIDress how the actuary should proceed with
pricing life, health and pension products, given the possible obstacles with this information.
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