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

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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022--(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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