Anti-selection & genetic testing in insurance: an interdisciplinary perspective
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journal contribution
posted on 2024-09-18, 23:34authored byD Golinghorst, A de Paor, Y Joly, AS Macdonald, Margaret OtlowskiMargaret Otlowski, R Peter, AER Prince
Anti-selection occurs when information asymmetry exists between insurers and applicants. When an applicant knows they are at high risk of loss, but the insurer does not, the applicant may try to use this knowledge differential to secure insurance at a lower premium that does not match risk.