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KBRA Releases Research – Balancing ESG Priorities Never More Challenging for Insurers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research which notes that while much of the insurance industry has taken concrete steps to address climate change on the asset side of the balance sheet, incorporating sustainability into underwriting is a complex endeavor that will require time and a differentiated approach to address.

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About KBRA

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU, and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

Contacts

Carol Pierce, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-3307
carol.pierce@kbra.com

Donna Halverstadt, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-3352
donna.halverstadt@kbra.com

Peter Giacone, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2407
peter.giacone@kbra.com

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI
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Contacts

Carol Pierce, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-3307
carol.pierce@kbra.com

Donna Halverstadt, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-3352
donna.halverstadt@kbra.com

Peter Giacone, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2407
peter.giacone@kbra.com

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