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Insurers’ exposures to recently failed banks are modest, according to an analysis by Fitch Ratings. In addition, the ratings agency noted differences between insurers and banks from a risk perspective. “Life insurance products, whether protection or investment-oriented, are generally intended to provide benefits over the long term or to fund long-term objectives, and often include surrender charges, which disincentivize withdrawals,” Fitch noted.