MassMutual to Offer Free Gene Readings to More Insureds

[Northeast Agent]

MassMutual to Offer Free Gene Readings to More Insureds | ThinkAdvisor

Sears Merritt, a company executive, hopes the DNA results will help people take care of themselves.

www.thinkadvisor.com

The new test: MassMutual is not saying exactly how many insureds can get the new test, but it will be available to insureds ages 35 to 70.

MassMutual will get high-level, anonymized testing results, but it will not see results for specific people.

Insureds will not have to get the tests, and the test results will not affect the insureds’ coverage or premiums, MassMutual says.

 

[scagnt83]

I guarantee you it will impact future actuarial changes to new policy lines. Very interesting.