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12 August 2025Reinsurance

Life insurance applicants increasingly using longevity drugs, warns Swiss Re

Repurposed drugs used for longevity are gaining popularity, according to global reinsurance group Swiss Re, prompting it to introduce guidance for underwriters on how to assess life insurance applicants who show signs of their use.

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