Public Defender Terms Restrictions on Travel Insurance for Older People as Discrimination

Public Defender Terms Restrictions on Travel Insurance for Older People as Discrimination

Tbilisi. The Public Defender of Georgia found age discrimination against the Ardi insurance company, as the company refused to grant travel insurance to A. G. (born in 1937) and S.Kh. (born in 1943). 

The Public Defender indicates in her recommendation that the written explanation provided to the applicants is based on stereotypes about older people. In addition, similar blanket approach of insurance companies may make it impossible for older persons to have access to travel insurance, which may be seen as interference with the right to freedom of movement. 

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Source: The web-page of the organization

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