Welcome to ESG Talks, a KBRA Podcast series focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG). This podcast will highlight various ESG hot topics and will include commentary from prominent voices within the ESG community. As we continue to expand globally, KBRA Podcasts is a go-to source for timely briefings directly from our knowledgeable team members and guests.
In this episode of ESG Talks, Arianne Schreier from KBRA’s ESG team is joined by Donna Halverstadt, a Managing Director on KBRA’s Insurance team. Arianne and Donna chat about Donna’s recent research report titled, “AI in Insurance: The Future is Now.” This report takes a deep dive into how AI is transforming the insurance industry, the opportunities it presents, and the risks insurers need to manage. AI is becoming an increasingly important tool in insurance, with applications spanning underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and customer service. KBRA’s research highlights AI’s potential to boost efficiency, improve productivity, and strengthen customer relationships. But at the same time, it underscores some key risks—such as regulatory challenges, data privacy concerns, and bias in AI-driven decision-making.
13 Feb 2025
The ECB’s New Digital Euro: A KBRA Perspective
In this episode of ESG Talks, Arianne Schreier from KBRA’s ESG team is joined once again by Gordon Kerr, European Macro Strategist and host of KBRA’s Conversations in European Credit podcast. As a follow up to a previous episode titled “Unpacking the New Digital Euro with the Central Bank of Ireland”, Arianne and Gordon discuss KBRA’s perspective on the ECB’s new digital euro initiative. They dive into the risks, opportunities, and implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) from a credit and macroeconomic standpoint.
28 Jan 2025
Unpacking the New Digital Euro with the Central Bank of Ireland
In this episode of ESG Talks, Arianne Schreier from KBRA’s ESG team is joined by Jason Roche from the Central Bank of Ireland. Jason, who heads up the team within the digital euro unit at the Central Bank of Ireland, and Arianne discuss the digital landscape in the euro area, and specifically, the ECB’s new digital euro. When introduced, the digital euro will impact everything from banking to liquidity to cybersecurity and essentially, will impact how we pay for things. The digital euro represents an exciting new dynamic for the marketplace, and we are pleased to bring to you a conversation on the latest new technology.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
58
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
82
Contact ESG Talks
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of ESG Talks?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
