Category Archives: Latin America
Chile Earthquake 3 Years On: The Dust has Finally Settled
The 8.8 earthquake that hit the central coast of Chile on 27 February 2010 was the biggest natural disaster that the Chilean general insurance market has ever had to face.
Continue reading →What Risks Will Emerge in 2013?
We look ahead for the risks businesses should prepare for in 2013. Read their predictions and vote for the one most likely to affect your business this year.
Continue reading →Our Scariest Brazilian Risk – Cargo Transport in Brazil: A White-Knuckle Ride
The statistics in the Brazilian cargo transport market are really scary. Many companies need to transport products within Brazil, whether import or export, but the risks are high for vehicles on Brazil’s roads, increasing the insurance and the goods carried …
Continue reading →Mobile Microinsurance Sales Increasing in Popularity in Brazil
After a successful pilot, by the end of 2012 more carriers will be selling microinsurance via SMS. What products are available, and how did this trend emerge?
Continue reading →Prevention is the Best Cure in the Brazilian Construction Market
The building sector is currently experiencing a boom in Brazil thanks to large-scale infrastructure projects that are being generated by the FIFA World Cup 2014, PAC (Growth Acceleration Programme) and the 2016 Olympics. According to the Sebrae, a Brazilian agency …
Continue reading →WillisWire Now in Portuguese
Today we’re proud to announce WillisWire’s expansion into a second language: Brazilian Portuguese. If you’ve been paying close attention to the site over the past couple of weeks, you may have seen signs of it, but today makes it official: …
Continue reading →Brazil’s Insurance Market Powers Ahead Despite Economic Slowdown
Brazil’s economic retraction in the first quarter of 2012 has not put the brakes on its insurance market, which is expected to continue growing by double digits over the next three years.
Continue reading →Argentina Nationalizes YPF – Who Should Worry?
Argentina’s nationalization of YPF can only serve to dampen future foreign direct investment in that country. Should other foreign investors there worry?
Continue reading →Brazil: The Promised Land for Insurers?
Brazil has the eighth largest economy in the world, but is only ranked 33rd in terms of insurance penetration. In recognition of the country’s Republic Day earlier this week, I spoke to our new Latin American CEO about the vast …
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