People could become uninsurable thanks to use of big data

The ability to collect and use highly personalised data could mean factors like genetics, how active you are or whether you need to drive at night means insurance products could become unaffordable - or insurers may refuse to take on certain risks. Audit insights: insurance, based on experience of a range of audit firms with clients across the insurance industry, also points out that insurers can no longer assume that they have the best data on their customers.