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Insurtech funding in LatAm dipped in 2024 but number of startups continues to rise: MAPFRE
14th March 2025
According to the ninth edition of the LatAm Insurtech Journey, developed by Digital Insurance LATAM and sponsored by MAPFRE, the Madrid-based insurer, annual investment in the sector fell by 38% compared to 2023, reaching only $92 million, although the second half of the year saw a 156% increase compared to ... Read the full article
Charles Taylor opens new adjusting office in Rio de Janeiro
9th January 2025
Charles Taylor, an independent global provider of claims solutions, has opened a new adjusting office in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the natural resources sector. This expansion reflects the company’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for specialised claims and adjusting expertise in the region. The new office will represent the adjusting ... Read the full article
Austral Re reports strong growth in LatAm surety insurance market
22nd November 2024
Brazilian reinsurer Austral Re has achieved steady growth since launching its strategic plan for Guarantee Insurance in Latin America (LatAm) two years ago, with subscribed premiums reaching R$ 100 million by September and an expected R$ 110 million by year-end, a 40% increase from the previous year. Austral Re operates in ... Read the full article
LatAm insurance growth projected to decelerate in 2025, Swiss Re Institute
21st November 2024
Latin American insurance growth is projected to decelerate in 2025, with total insurance premiums in the region expected to grow 3.8% in real terms, down from an estimated 7.6% in 2024, according to a new report from Swiss Re Institute. The firm explained that while non-life lines have benefited from hard ... Read the full article
Potential end of low protest activity in Latin America, says Chaucer
4th November 2024
According to Chaucer, a specialty re/insurance group, the current period of significantly low political protests and demonstrations in Latin America may be coming to an end. Data indicates that the number of protests in the region decreased by 26.3% over the past year, dropping from 28,000 to 20,690 between April 30, ... Read the full article
Lockton secures regulatory approval for Colombian reinsurance operations
19th September 2024
Privately held insurance brokerage firm Lockton has entered the Colombian reinsurance market as it has received regulatory approval to operate a reinsurance brokerage business in the country. The new venture is expected to bring numerous benefits to the broker’s clients, including access to a broader range of reinsurance products, enhanced risk ... Read the full article
WRMS targets greater climate resilience with expansion into Latin American markets
13th September 2024
Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), the agriculture and climate risk management firm, is expanding its operation to key markets in Latin America as it works to bring climate resilience for sustainable growth within the region. The strategic expansion will focus on Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and all ... Read the full article
Redline Underwriting reveals property facultative reinsurance solution for LatAm
28th August 2024
Redline Underwriting has unveiled a new comprehensive property facultative reinsurance solution targeting Commercial and Industrial Property risks across Mexico, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. Adriana Cisneros, who will lead the new offering as Head of Underwriting, commented, "This journey has been remarkable, characterized by intensive strategy sessions, remote and ... Read the full article
LatAm reinsurers benefit from GDP growth, but additional capacity will be necessary: AM Best
27th August 2024
Reinsurers operating in Latin America are continuing to benefit from the region's GDP growth, however, according to ratings agency AM Best, the impact of 2023's Hurricane Otis "highlights the need for additional capacity." In October, Otis made landfall near Acapulco, Mexico as a category-5 hurricane, and went on to become the ... Read the full article
Hurricane Season Spurs Automation & Exposure Management Advancements in LatAm: Pro Global
31st July 2024
With the 2024 hurricane season in full effect, this time of the year is always interesting for the re/insurance industry due to the number of opportunities and challenges it poses for many different countries/regions. Reinsurance News recently spoke to Martin Smith, President of Pro Global, Latin America (LatAm) about some of ... Read the full article
Marilena Rodriguez Forero to lead newly launched DUAL Latin America
23rd July 2024
DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has announced the appointment of Marilena Rodriguez Forero as CEO for its newly established region, DUAL Latin America, effective 1 August 2024. Rodriguez Forero brings over three decades of industry experience and joins DUAL from AXA where she served as P&C Underwriting ... Read the full article
Ramirez becomes McLarens Latin America MD with Garzon as the region SVP Group Operations
18th July 2024
Global claims services provider McLarens has announced the appointment of Felipe Ramirez as Managing Director of the McLarens Latin America, and Leo Garzon as Senior Vice President, Group Operation, Latin America, a new global role. In his new role as MD, Ramirez will be responsible for the strategy, direction, and overall ... Read the full article
Insurtech funding in LatAm falls to historic low at $26m in H124
16th July 2024
Insurtech funding in Latin America (LatAm) fell to a historic low of $26 million during the first half of 2024, marking a 78% decline from the same period in 2023. Looking at the period between July 2023 - June 2024, inclusively, the total rose to $43 million, marking the lowest figure ... Read the full article
inDrive teams up with MIC Global for driver accident and medical coverage
25th June 2024
MIC Global (MIC), a provider of comprehensive embedded micro insurance solutions, is teaming up with inDrive, an international platform specialising in mobility and urban services, as well as local insurers. Their goal is to introduce advanced micro insurance options to inDrive drivers and passengers globally, starting in Latin America. These offerings will ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s new Miami office to strengthen Latin America and Caribbean business
5th June 2024
Global re/insurance marketplace, Lloyd’s has announced the opening of a new office in Miami, a move that is designed to strengthen its Latin America and Caribbean business. The new office, which will open from 1 September 2024, will enable Lloyd’s to realign its resources to centrally support brokers, coverholders and managing ... Read the full article
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