Biological Clocks: Ready for Prime Time?

Interest in the concept of "biological age" has grown substantially in recent years. Longevity clinics and direct-to-consumer companies now promote biological age testing, often with the promise that targeted interventions can slow the aging process. This article examines the scientific validity of testing for biological age and evaluates its potential utility in life insurance underwriting.

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Journal of Insurance Medicine
Published
2026-06-16
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https://doi.org/10.17849/insm-53-2-1-5.1b
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Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
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Biological Clocks: Ready for Prime Time?

Timothy Meagher
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Biological Clocks: Ready for Prime Time?

Timothy Meagher
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Abstract

Interest in the concept of "biological age" has grown substantially in recent years. Longevity clinics and direct-to-consumer companies now promote biological age testing, often with the promise that targeted interventions can slow the aging process. This article examines the scientific validity of testing for biological age and evaluates its potential utility in life insurance underwriting.

Journal of Insurance MedicineVol. 53(2)
Munich Re (United States) (US), McGill University (CA)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
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