US insurers forced to disclose risks from climate change

James S Murray
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Companies with annual premiums over $500m will have to complete risk survey

The US National Association of Insurance Commissioners has this week adopted new mandatory rules requiring US insurers to disclose to regulators the risks they face as a result of climate change. Under...

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