Age charities warn insurance industry signposting will be scrutinised closely
The effectiveness of the industry's signposting service is expected to come under increased scrutiny from age-related charities, following the Home Office decision to exempt financial services from the incoming Equality Act.
Home Secretary Theresa May's green light to allow insurers to continue to price travel and motor premiums on age from October has received widespread market approval.
However, Age UK has called for a
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