The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Microinsurance Catastrophe Risk Organization (MiCRO), with the support of SBS Seguros Colombia, launch an innovative insurance program to protect vulnerable rural communities against natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. As part of the community stores project associated with the UNDP’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF2) program, “Mi Siembra Segura” (My safe sowing) will protect …

Allianz: Construction companies to see robust growth and “new age” risks post-Covid • Current shortage of materials and skilled labor add to long-term challenges around new design, materials and building methods driven by sustainability and net zero strategies. • AGCS analysis of €11bn worth of construction and engineering claims over five years identifies top causes of loss by value: fire …

iNLIP, proud strategic partner: CQCS Insurtech & Innovation 2021 event   Here comes the third edition of CQCS Insurtech & Inovação, the largest Latin American Insurance Innovation event, also consolidated as one of the main events in the world! In 2018, the first Insurtech & Inovação was supported by 17 companies and the presence of 700 market executives. In the …

By Gustavo Rodríguez, US Services Coordinator, Advanta Global Services   Complex claims are always accompanied by a series of very particular technical and logistical challenges that vary depending on each Insured’s type and line of business. However, the pandemic brought about by COVID-19 has complicated things even more when it comes to the actual handling of the claims, starting with …

FIDES (Federación Interamericana de Empresas de Seguros) has launched a report on insurance regulatory matters in the countries where FIDES has member insurer associations. FIDES represents 18 Latin American countries as well as Spain and The United States. Topics include: Licensing requirements for setting up insurers Regulatory and financial information Solvency requirements Supervision Distribution channels Reinsurance Investments Microinsurance regulations Cyber …

During the 2021 Lloyd´s Latin America and the Caribbean showcase you will have the opportunity to find out more about: – The political and economic overview for the whole of the Latin American and the Caribbean region – Learn about the Latin America and the Caribbean markets – Ask our speakers any questions you may have. Days: Monday 25 October: …

The right of subrogation of insurers is a common institution in most Latin American countries. However, although in all cases law establishes the right, the conditions regulating its exercise differ in each country. For instance, in some jurisdictions the right of subrogation applies to any insurance type, while in others certain types of insurance are excluded. Moreover, while in some …

Mapfre´s Latin American Insurance Market report offers a very interesting overview of the Insurance Industry in Latin America. Published by Fundación Mapfre, you can download the report (in Spanish) here: The Latin American Insurance Market 2020 Index (Spanish):     See also: Ranking of insurance groups in Latin America 2020 (Spanish) Ranking of insurance groups in Latin America 2019   …

Insuralex is launching a new free webinar: Insurance market in Ibero-America: responses in the post-COVID world   The COVID pandemic that hit the world in 2020 not only shook global health systems, but also impacted with particularly serious consequences in all economic sectors of society. The challenges posed for thousands of companies and states are not yet fully known. However, …

2021 Mexico Insurtech Summit program and speakers. iNLIP, independent Network of Latin American Insurance professionals. Reports, news, webinars, jobs, articles and much more.

iNLIP, proud strategic partner. 100% virtual format.   – The conference will take place from October 25 to 27 through a virtual platform that will allow access to a large academic agenda, interactive connection and networking opportunities. – The maximum annual meeting of Marine Insurance in Latin America is organized by ALSUM and has brought together the main players in …

QBE Re the reinsurance branch of the Australian insurer, announced the opening of a new Colombian office and a key regional hire to support local reinsurance in Latin America. The new office will be located in Bogota, Colombia, and will write life reinsurance business. It will be led by Christian Hofmann, who has been appointed Client Manager (Latam Life) for QBE Re. …

Advanta Globla Services announces a new hire in Mexico   The Team in Mexico, headed by Edgardo Velásquez and Miguel Ángel Sánchez, continue to grow. “We welcome Adalberto González who has recently joined as a Loss Adjuster”. Based in Monterrey, he will oversee the activities in the region and support the team in expanding the service offering throughout Mexico. Adalberto …

In casual discussions among Electrical Engineers I am often asked to opine on the significance of the various types of equipment maintenance in Power Plants, as well as on the investigation stages, after an equipment failure has occurred. This article intends to provide insights on these matters, in a clear, methodic and systematic fashion. To begin with, where did the …

LIMRA and LOMA are pleased to announce that Miguel Ángel Santos, Director of Applied Research, Harvard University Growth Lab, will deliver the closing keynote at the 2021 Latin American Virtual Conference  this October. iNLIP, proud media partner at the 2021 Latin American VIRTUAL Conference Winning in a Hybrid World: Attitude and Actions for Success     Miguel Ángel Santos is recognized as one of the most prominent economists …