X-Message-Number: 2997
From:  (David Stodolsky)
Subject: CRYONICS: Insurance for cryonics
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 94 12:12:35 +0200 (MET DST)

Insurance for cryonics should consider the unique possibilities of
suspension. That is, the person is expected to recover - and be able
to pay back any excess or unexpected costs. That is, the insurance
company would be able to bet that cryonics would work and they would
have the incentive to assist research in this direction.

The legal foundation for this would be a contract between the patient
and, in the first instance, the organization responsible for reanimation.
Later, these contacts could be sold to insurance companies (at a discount)
to raise capital. Even later the companies could offer a new, reduced
cost, life insurance policies for members of cryonics organizations.


David S. Stodolsky, PhD      Internet: 
Peder Lykkes Vej 8, 4. tv.               Internet: 
DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark           Voice + Fax: + 45 32 97 66 74

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