Discovery warns of higher premiums for unvaccinated clients
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Karabo Tebele
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The warning means Discovery has become the first South African insurer to consider Covid-19 vaccination in its underwriting process.
The additional requirement was introduced on Thursday.
"Clients with new policies who indicate that they are unwilling to be vaccinated may, unfortunately, be subject to higher premiums due to the increased risk," says CEO Riaan van Reenen.
"Refusal to be vaccinated is treated similarly to smoking or lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, which receive a higher premium.
"This premium may be adjusted should an unvaccinated client later decide to get vaccinated."