Latin America
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South American political and economic risk assessment from Atradius
The economic environment in Brazil will remain challenging while in Chile, the business environment remains one of the best in…
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Argo appoints new leader for Latin America
Argo Group International has appointed Jorge Luis Cazar León to lead the company’s Latin America business, which includes insurance and…
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Most complex jurisdictions for accounting and tax compliance named by TMF Group
Turkey, Brazil, Italy, and Greece are the most complex jurisdictions in the world for accounting and tax compliance, according to…
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Korean insurers report growth in 2016
South Korean insurers saw a 2.9% increase in gross written premiums to KRW195.2trn in 2016 from KRW189.6trn in 2015, according…
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Seize the day – Parima interview
The current era of uncertainty is a great opportunity for Parima and its members to seize the initiative and demonstrate…
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Corporate travellers warned of yellow fever risks in Brazil
Companies with employees travelling to Brazil should put in place additional risk mitigation measures following a significant rise in cases…
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Coface upbeat despite political uncertainties weighing on trade
The rise of populism in Europe, uncertainties around Brexit and US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies are some of the…
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More countries dropping down global Corruption Perceptions Index
Of the 176 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2016, 69% scored below 50, on a scale from 0 (perceived to be…
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Markel International to write primary insurance in Brazil
Markel International has been approved by the regulator to write primary insurance in Brazil. SUSEP, the Brazilian insurance regulator, has…
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Fairfax continues drive into global specialty market with Allied World acquisition
Canadian group Fairfax Financial Holdings continued its expansion into the global specialty insurance market by announcing the planned acquisition of…
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Global programmes facing increasing regulation and IPT compliance
Increasing regulation and tariffs and growing concerns over IPT compliance are continuing features of the international insurance programme market, according…
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Drilling down into the detail: Repsol
How do you manage a $110m insurance programme that requires six months of renewal negotiations and encompasses 30 different countries?…
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Latin America riskiest region for violent crime
The Latin American region carries the highest risk of violent crime, according to Verisk Maplecroft's Criminality Index.
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Amendment to the regime of minimum capital for re/insurance companies in Argentina
On August 2, 2016, the Official Gazette in Argentina published Resolution No. 39957 issued by the Superintendent of Insurance of…
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AIG pulls out of CEE local business and much of Latin America: Remains committed to multinationals
AIG is selling its businesses in central and eastern Europe (CEE) and much of Latin America to Fairfax Financial Holdings…
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions buys large risk portfolio in Brazil
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions will become one of the biggest primary insurers in Brazil after closing a deal to acquire…
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S&P: Argentina ‘very high risk’ P&C market
Argentina's P&C market has been described as "very high risk" sector by credit rating agency S&P, but brokers claim that…
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Multinationals urged to redouble anti-corruption efforts in Brazil
Multinational companies have been urged to carefully select their business partners and suppliers in Brazil or face “catastrophic” consequences from…
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Risk managers advised to keep eye on global programme compliance and political risks
Antonio Del Corral, a sub-director of risks at Repsol, has stressed the importance of international programmes for companies operating in…
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France a hotspot for civil unrest: Maplecroft
Companies face "significantly" more disruption from civil unrest in France than any other western European economy, according to a new…
