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How a selfie could be the key to unlocking a life insurance policy

  • A Wilmington, North Carolina-based startup has developed technology to assess life expectancy based on a selfie and questionnaire -- a move that it says will streamline underwriting processes.
  • Analysts in the space say that although providers are watching the technology develop with interest, the technology, if proven to be predictive, could take years to implement.
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