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Reaching new heightsInsurance opportunities and tax considerations in Latin America

This is the fi rst in a series of articles dedicated to tax issues for insurers and reinsurers considering entry into Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe. In this edition, we discuss macro-level tax factors common to Latin America and then explore how these factors specifi cally apply to Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. Similar articles about Asia and Eastern Europe will follow. Recognizing market conditions and their tax implications can lead to growth and investment opportunities in these regions.

Reaching new heights Insurance opportunities and tax considerations in Latin America

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ContentsExecutive summary 3

Latin America 5

Brazil 9

Mexico 11

Chile 13

Argentina 15

Conclusion 16

Contacts 17

2 Reaching new heights Insurance opportunities and tax considerations in Latin America

Opportunity in Latin America

Executive summary

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When entering any new market, insurers must understand the country’s complex legal systems and assimilate local cultural norms with company core values. One common challenge is determining how local tax systems relate to investing and extracting profi t from a market — all of which is compounded by the heavily regulated nature of the insurance industry.

Factors that offer good growth prospects include: sophistication by potential users of fi nancial services (as a middle class is expanding); a younger population which, in the future, will want or need protection and savings products; a growing economy and decreasing barriers to foreign entry. Regional penetration rates are low due to wealth disparity, lack of tax incentives for retirement products and lack of knowledge about the value of insurance. If economic expansion continues, insurers should fi nd signifi cant room for growth.

The largest Latin American markets* are Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Chile. In each of these countries, foreign multinational infl uence is signifi cant, with 15 of the 25 largest insurers in Latin America headquartered outside the region. These countries are adjusting their tax systems to manage the challenges of expansion and growth.

From a tax perspective, Brazil imposes the highest income tax in the region, with insurer profi ts taxed at 40%. Popular products include health insurance and term life insurance, as well as auto and property covers that are sold by independent

brokers. Tax incentives for retirement accumulation plans are starting to grow in popularity. The recent opening of the reinsurance market and entry of Lloyds of London into the market should facilitate growth in the direct written market.

In Mexico, tax incentives specifi cally promoting retirement savings, along with a reasonable income tax structure, are contributing to growth. In a country where third-party auto liability coverage is mandatory in several cities, auto insurance generates the highest premiums. The scenario is similar in Chile, where auto insurance is also compulsory and characterized by intense price competition. Provisional life and retirement products are part of the national social security system. Approximately half of all insurers in Chile are subsidiaries of international fi rms. And although an open market has led to stability and a good competitive balance, insurers have constanly had to adapt in the wake of natural disasters such as earthquakes. The country imposes the lowest income tax rate in Latin America, with profi ts taxed at 17%.

Independent agents and brokerage fi rms in Argentina account for an estimated 75% of total premiums. The nationalization of private pension funds in 2008 changed the insurance industry structure, sharply reducing the size of the life and annuity market and the number of insurers in the country. Argentina imposes a high income tax burden, with profi ts taxed at 35%. The vast majority of its treaties are with European countries.

In this article, we highlight issues that are of importance to insurers. Differences in country tax systems, coupled with a heavily regulated insurance market, create unique challenges for those companies looking to manage their investment in these countries. We explore what makes this region attractive and how market conditions, regulation and tax structures impact products and distribution channels. Understanding the market factors and recognizing tax incentives, barriers to entry and potential exit strategies can lead to signifi cant opportunities for an organization.

* All rankings are measured by premiums.

Macro-level tax factors to consider:

• Local tax on profi ts• Tax on profi t extraction via dividend

or sale• Access to income tax on a regional

and/or global basis• Transfer pricing• Value-added tax (VAT) and

insurance premium tax (IPT)• Regulations and tax relative to

cross-border reinsurance• Required capital and ownership

requirements• Stability and progressiveness of the

tax system• Tax incentives for life insurance

products

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The market in generalWhile barriers to foreign entry exist, they are decreasing in many countries. Latin America is continuously offering more and more opportunities for insurers, particularly due to low regional penetration rates, caused by a number of factors:

• Wealth disparity

• Lack of tax incentives for retirement products

• Lack of knowledge among the general population about the value of insurance

These low regional penetration rates afford signifi cant room for growth if economic expansion continues.

Another factor contributing to rising opportunities is the changing perception of insurance as a necessity or investment, rather than a cost. This comes about with a change to the region’s income disparity, which is currently shrinking. Some actions, such as Brazil’s opening its reinsurance market and Costa Rica’s efforts to privatize its market, are positive steps. At the same time, the perceived threat of expropriation in Venezuela and the establishment of the Argentine Integrated Pension System have created concerns for some companies considering entering or already involved in those markets.

Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Argentina are the largest regional markets and will be discussed in greater detail. Venezuela is not discussed, as it has become less attractive to global insurance companies.

Not discussed in this article but worth mentioning briefl y are the small but fast-growing markets of Bolivia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. The infl uence of foreign multinational insurers in these countries is signifi cant, with 15 of the 25 largest insurers in Latin America headquartered outside the region.

Tax systems for insurersWe will discuss some specifi cs for several of these countries later. However, it is worth pointing out the VAT system in these countries, which is a key concern for insurers. The VAT paid on the local purchase or importation of goods or services constitutes “input VAT” that should typically be creditable against the “output VAT” generated on the taxable sale of goods or services. VAT should not be a cost of doing business. However, as demonstrated in Figure 1, VAT is often an unexpected cost when entering a market. In the case of Latin American insurers with VAT-taxable and non-taxable activities, the VAT calculation methodology is complex and usually generates some level of irrecoverable VAT.

Insurance landscape in Latin America

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1 Depending on type of loan and grantor 2 Treaty benefi ts may apply


Country Tax rate NOL CFWHT dividends

WHT interest

WHT reinsurance

Treaty network VAT IPT

Argentina 35% 5 years 0% 15.05%/35% 3.5% Limited 21%

Brazil 40% Unlimited 0% 15% – 25% 2% Limited 2% – 5%

Chile 17% Unlimited 35% 4% – 35% 2% Limited 19%

Colombia 33% Unlimited 0%/20%/33% 0%/33% 0% Limited 0%/16%

Costa Rica 30%3 years/5 years

15% 15% 5.5% Limited 13% N/A

Mexico 30% 10 years 0% 4.9% – 30. 2% to 40% Extensive 16%

Panama 30% 5 years 10% 15% N/A Limited 5% 5%

Figure 1. Macro-level tax considerations

The transparency of administrative, legislative and judicial matters is also a concern.

Compromise is needed in trying to adjust or reform systems to meet the demands of growth. Change creates uncertainty as to how countries and politicians balance the competing interests of high levels of wealth concentration, the use of tax incentives to attract foreign direct investment and the loss of import/export taxes to provide incentives for open trade. How corporate taxes will fare in such scenarios is uncertain.

* There are several other taxes that an investor into the Brazilian market will need to investigate, such as the ISS tax on services, certain taxes on gross revenue, and product-level taxes, such as the fi nancial transactions test or IOF.

Some products sold by insurance companies are exempt from VAT, meaning any VAT incurred on the local purchase of goods or services becomes an irrecoverable cost for the insurance company (although deductible for local corporate income tax purposes). For example, the following are exempt:

• Argentina’s life insurance and workers’ compensation policies

• Mexico’s life and pension insurance

• Certain insurance contracts in Chile, including those related to international trade, insurance of assets located outside of Chile and earthquake-related coverage

Brazil deserves a separate analysis because Brazilian insurance companies are subject to Social Integration Program and Contribution for the Financing of Social Security taxes (PIS/COFINS) on gross revenues, at a combined rate of 4.65%. PIS/COFINS are

not a VAT type of tax, but rather, they are paid on a cumulative basis, meaning that any PIS/COFINS paid by the local insurance company is not a recoverable cost. Brazil has a state VAT, known as ICMS, and a federal VAT, called IPI, but these taxes do not apply to the sale of insurance products.*

Property/casualty (P/C), auto insurance, professional liability, environmental and fi nance solutions are generally subject to VAT in Latin America, so any VAT paid should be fully recoverable for the local insurance company.

Potential exit strategies are another issue to be considered, particularly since many Latin American countries impose a capital gains tax on the sale of domestic company shares. Tax administration is inconsistent in terms of an adversarial or cooperative attitude toward taxpayers.


Brazil is the largest market, having accounted for 48% of the region’s premiums in 2008. Five of the 25 largest insurers are headquartered there, including the two leading regional companies, Bradesco Seguros and Itau Unibanco. From 2006 to 2008, Brazil’s insurance industry experienced 16% growth. While this was reduced substantially in 2009, the industry is expected to grow at a faster rate than the country’s gross domestic product. Brazil’s penetration rate is 2% to 3%, in line with the rest of the region, but still signifi cantly below rates in the US and Europe.

Life insurance in Brazil is primarily term life coverage, while universal and variable life products are uncommon. Distribution channels are minimal but well established. Since insurers are not allowed to distribute their products directly, life and retirement products are sold primarily through bancassurance, and general insurance is more commonly sold by independent brokers. General insurance has traditionally centered on auto and property, although specialty lines are growing.*1Competition is largely based on price, focusing on taking market share from competitors versus seeking new customers.

The recent opening of the reinsurance market in Brazil, as well as the entry of Lloyds of London, should help support growth in the direct written market. However, the recently enacted restrictions on intercompany reinsurance have been an unwelcome surprise to the international insurers and reinsurers

* Other products such as low-cost and micro-insurance, are starting to grow as part of the product offerings of the Brazil-headquartered insurers.

Key pointsMarket rank = 1

Regional premium = 48%

Penetration rate = 2% to 3%

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investing in Brazil. The number and size of “big ticket” infrastructure projects that usually characterize an emerging market is expanding, for example, those required for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.

High tax burden for insurersFrom a tax perspective, Brazil imposes the highest income tax burden in Latin America, with insurer profi ts taxed at 40%. In addition, monthly turnover taxes (PIS and COFINS) are imposed at a 4.65% rate on operational gross revenue. For remittances on the importation of services, PIS and COFINS are due at a combined rate of 9.25%. It is worth noting that the taxable basis for PIS and COFINS on the remittance of premiums on reinsurance contracts is 15% of the total amount being remitted. Tax losses can be carried forward indefi nitely, but annual usage is limited to 30% of income. While there is no withholding tax on dividends, the withholding tax on interest is 15%. This increases to 25% if the interest is paid to a creditor in a country with a tax rate lower than 20% (a low-tax country). The withholding tax rate on ceded premiums is 2% (25% withholding tax rate upon a basis equal to 8% of the premium).

Brazil has a limited income tax treaty network, which places a signifi cant tax burden on its insurers. The high income tax rate encourages maintaining the minimal amount of capital and distributing profi ts quickly. This runs counter to regulatory and rating agency pressures, which encourage or require as much capital as possible to be maintained in Brazil. Supplying and

managing capital through debt and external reinsurance can be achieved, but generally at a withholding tax cost that is diffi cult to mitigate. This limits the markets from where debt originates or where reinsurance is ceded, as the withholding tax ineffi ciencies are only recaptured if imposed on cash fl ows received by countries that have a foreign tax credit regime that will permit taxes to be recovered. And the restrictions on internal reinsurance have limited the use of a traditional capital management tool regardless of its tax cost. Brazil’s approach to transfer pricing is outside of the mainstream of most countries. Coupled with the high taxation, this combination makes leveraging global enterprise capabilities and expertise expensive.

Given the dominance of bancassurance as a distribution channel, many life insurers need to enter into joint venture arrangements with Brazilian banks to effectively penetrate the market. While these arrangements can be benefi cial with respect to speed to market, they further limit available tax planning to those areas that do not skew the economics of a joint venture arrangement. This may place signifi cant constraints on using intercompany arrangements to manage tax burdens. It is also compounded by the annual limit on the use of NOLs, which increases the after-tax costs of growth.

Signs of change aheadSome positive changes for Brazil’s tax structure may be coming soon. During her campaign, President Dilma Rousseff committed to reforming and simplifying the system by cutting taxes on capital and consumer goods. She also proposed ending competition between Brazilian states by offering competing tax incentives and establishing a fund to compensate states for any lost revenue.

Recent treaty and tax information exchange activity with Barbados, Bermuda, Peru, Russia and the US are also favorable developments. In addition, Brazil was recently ranked by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as a jurisdiction that has substantially implemented the internationally agreed tax standard for transparency.


Mexico is the second largest market in Latin America, comprising 20% of the regional premium in 2008. Two of the 25 largest insurers in the region are headquartered there. In recent years, insurance premiums have grown at a steady rate. While the economic downturn slowed growth rates, the relative stability of the Mexican economy, along with tax incentives to promote retirement savings, will likely contribute to future continuous growth. Mexico’s penetration rate is 2% to 3%.

Insurance products are distributed through a variety of channels, including independent brokers, direct marketing, bancassurance (which is a popular channel for pensions and life insurance) and, to a lesser extent, general insurance. Mexico’s insurance industry is open, refl ected in the number of international companies active in the market. Competition is also driven by price, with high turnover in the auto insurance sector.

Third-party auto liability coverage is often mandatory and generates the most premiums. Life insurance covers both individuals and groups. Renewable term and whole life insurance are the most common forms of individual coverage. Accident and supplemental health policies, as well as group life, can be written by both general and life insurers. Pension products are available for individual and group policies, and generally include life insurance riders.

Although the Mexican reinsurance market is open, foreign reinsurers seeking to operate in Mexico must register with the General Registry of Foreign Reinsurers and have minimum ratings of: B+ (A.M. Best); BBB- (Fitch); Baa3 (Moody’s);




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and/or BBB- (Standard & Poor’s). The national regulator, the Mexican Insurance and Bonds Commission (CNSF), has increased its monitoring of the reinsurance industry, recently requiring a separate annual business plan for each line of reinsurance offered. Reports must be submitted three times a year.

The impact of Solvency II-type regulation One of the more signifi cant developments in Mexico is CNSF’s announcement of the introduction of Solvency II-type concepts, particularly with respect to capital requirements, corporate governance and transparency. While not a full implementation of Solvency II, they will have a signifi cant impact on Mexican insurance companies that will need to deal with the same type of infrastructure changes as European companies. This will impact how companies invest and the amount of required investment in a Mexican insurance company. Any change of this nature in the country’s regulatory regime could prove to be an impetus for the rest of the region to consider taking similar steps.

Mexico imposes a reasonable income tax burden relative to the rest of Latin America, with profi ts taxed at 30%. However, an alternative fl at tax, or IETU, on certain net cash receipts can move the effective tax rate above 30%. This rate will exist through 2012 and be further reduced to 29% in 2013 and 28% in 2014.

The authority to tax is limited to the federal government, making some aspects of administration simpler than in other Latin American jurisdictions*. At the same

time, the Mexican tax authorities have increased their audit activities, including reviewing previously issued rulings, to challenge whether taxpayers provided full disclosure of the subject transaction.

Capital management may become more viableMexico’s tax losses can be carried forward for 10 years. While there is no withholding tax on dividends, there is a withholding tax on interest, ranging from just under 5% to 30% — depending on the nature and jurisdiction of the creditor. The withholding tax rate on ceded premiums is 2%, rising to 40% if it is ceded to a low-tax country. Mexico has the most extensive treaty network in Latin America and continues to expand its treaty partners, as evidenced by its recent agreements with Panama, India and Barbados, and a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Bermuda. However, renegotiated treaties with the Netherlands and Switzerland are less generous in some aspects than their predecessors, inhibiting some key planning opportunities for structuring.

This system is not considered overly burdensome for Mexican insurers. The income tax rate compares well with most major insurance jurisdictions, making the cost of maintaining necessary capital reasonable and diminishing the incentive to distribute profi ts quickly. However, should Solvency II-type regulation require Mexican insurers to increase their capital, larger pools of capital may be subject to the country’s tax than is currently the case. Supplying capital via debt may be more feasible under Solvency II-type regulation if certain features of Solvency II

are adopted. However, this would require Mexican regulators to adjust their current stance regarding the use of debt, which is not certain. If this occurred, Mexico’s interest withholding tax would have to be managed. This is generally achievable through its extensive treaty network.

Internal reinsurance can also be used from Mexico with registered foreign reinsurers. This may have become more viable with the recent enactment of the Mexico–Barbados income tax treaty, which can reduce the withholding tax rate on reinsurance premiums to 0%. Mexico’s approach to transfer pricing is generally within OECD principles, which is helpful in using the global enterprise to support Mexican growth. In any such efforts, VAT needs to be considered.

In addition, the 10-year NOL carryforward period allows the losses usually attributed to start-up operations to be recovered in a tax-effi cient manner. However, start-ups need to be sure that the Mexican IETU system does not create a cash tax in the early loss years. Given the low penetration rates in Mexico, care must also be taken to ensure that the scale needed to create profi ts can be achieved in a suffi cient time frame to recover the NOLs.

* On 30 Jun. 2010, the Mexican Government announced additional administrative changes to continue its efforts to ease some aspects of tax administration, reducing the number of fi lings and streamlining the timing for fi lings for taxpayers.


Chile is the third largest market in the region, with 7% of the regional premium in 2008. In recent years, insurance premiums have grown at a steady rate but are expected to remain fl at throughout 2011. The global fi nancial crisis has contributed to decreased auto sales and declines in retirement savings deposits. Penetration rates in Chile are ahead of those of its geographic peers due to higher penetration of life insurance and private pensions, which were established years ago.

Life insurance policies are sold primarily through direct sales and independent agents, while P/C products are mainly distributed by brokerage fi rms. Bancassurance has grown considerably in the last few years, and mass marketing distribution continues to expand, particularly at large supermarket chains.

Chile’s insurance industry is characterized by intense price competition, especially in compulsory automobile insurance. Approximately half of the insurance companies are subsidiaries of international fi rms. An open insurance market has led to market stability and a good competitive balance. Auto coverage generates the majority of premiums within general insurance.

Life and accident insurance coverage is available for both individuals and groups; individual products include renewable term, whole life and pension products. Group life is generally available on a renewable term basis. Provisional life and retirement products are part of the national social security system, and all workers in local pension funds pay for mandatory group life and disability coverage. The Chilean




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reinsurance market is open and lightly regulated compared with that of most regional jurisdictions, with some legislation being proposed regarding contract terms.

Changes from IFRS and Solvency IIOn 31 December 2010, Chile established that the insurance industry will shift from current accounting standards to IFRS. In addition, Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros (SVS), the industry regulator, is changing to risk-based capital supervision, which will focus on the diversity of risks assumed by insurers. Under this model, SVS will also introduce new methods for the valuation of assets and liabilities according to international standards. There are similarities to Solvency II, and Chile may seek equivalence. This will impact how companies invest and the amount of required investment in a Chilean insurance company.

Tax losses have an unlimited carryback and carryforward period. There is a 35% withholding tax on dividends, with an offsetting credit for the 17% income tax paid on distributed profi ts; withholding tax on interest ranges from 4% to 35%. The withholding tax rate on ceded premiums is 2% when paid to a non-treaty country. While the Chilean treaty network is not as extensive as Mexico’s, it continues to grow. Signifi cantly, Chile and the US reached an agreement on their fi rst treaty this year, which is awaiting ratifi cation.

Lowest tax rate in Latin AmericaProfi ts in Chile are taxed at 17%. The income tax rate is also the lowest in the region, which makes the cost of capital reasonable. In fact, when considering the withholding tax cost of distributions, the incentive to distribute profi ts is greatly diminished. The low rate of tax will be particularly important should Chile impose Solvency II-type capital requirements, reducing the cost of any additional capital requirement. Internal reinsurance can also be used more easily from Chile, given the relatively light regulation, and can be enhanced by utilizing treaty jurisdictions to minimize the 2% premium withholding tax. For example, Ireland, Switzerland and potentially, the Netherlands (when the current treaty negotiations are concluded) are jurisdictions that can effi ciently offer this opportunity.

Transfer pricing is generally within OECD principles, which stimulates growth in Chile. However, VAT needs to be considered in any such efforts. The unlimited NOL carryback and carryforward period is helpful. Chile is in a high potential catastrophe area, as demonstrated by the earthquake in February 2010. The ability to carry back NOLs when such events occur is a signifi cant factor when considering the cost of a catastrophic loss to an insurer. And the unlimited loss carryforwards will help ensure eventual recovery of the losses usually attributed to start-up operations. This is particularly important considering the low market penetration rate, which can make growth slower than in some jurisdictions.


In Argentina, the fourth largest market in the region, insurance premiums have grown at a steady rate. P/C insurance premiums and short-term life products are growing at approximately the same rate as the country’s overall economic performance. Life and annuity products are expected to experience fl at growth in the short-to-medium term. Argentina’s penetration rate is estimated at 2% to 3%.

Insurance in Argentina is primarily distributed by independent agents and brokerage fi rms, which account for an estimated 75% of total premiums. Other available channels include bancassurance and direct sales. Insurers are likely to focus their efforts on improving traditional channels and remain cautious about developing alternative channels.

Agents and brokers tend to look for industry-wide price quotes for customers, which results in high policyholder turnover, especially within the automotive insurance segment. Many insurers reduce prices and increase commissions in order to retain their customers. Both strategies have a negative impact on underwriting results and profi tability.


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Protecting pension fund assetsIn October 2008, Argentina’s president nationalized the country’s private pension funds in an attempt to protect pension fund assets from risky investments. The reforms, signed into law in December 2008, provided for the establishment of an Argentine Integrated Pension System (SIPA) to replace the current regime. The reforms have signifi cantly changed the structure of the country’s insurance industry, sharply reducing the size of the life and annuity market.

This event, plus Argentina’s general sovereign risk, has increased concern about prospects for the country’s insurance industry. The effect can be seen in the reduction of the number of insurers in Argentina from 212 in 2001 to 178 in 2009. Argentina’s insurance regulator, the National Insurance Superintendence (SSN), has implemented and updated reserve standards. It has also worked to establish solvency requirements and to improve governance and internal controls. Argentina now requires that any reinsurance contract involving an Argentinian cedent or reinsurer must be subject to national jurisdiction.

High income tax burdenArgentina taxes profi ts at 35% and has one of the highest income tax rates in Latin America. Tax losses cannot be carried back and have only a fi ve-year carryforward period. There is a 0% withholding tax on dividends, but distributions in excess of after-tax profi ts may be subject to a 35% tax. The withholding tax on interest

ranges from 15% to 35%. The withholding tax rate on ceded premiums is 3.5% when paid to a non-treaty country. The ability to reduce the rate depends on the treaty jurisdiction. While the Argentinian treaty network is not extensive, the vast majority of the treaties are with European countries, which may simplify investing from large traditional insurance markets.

A high income tax rate makes the cost of maintaining necessary capital expensive. Much like Brazil, the system is at odds with the general approach of regulators and rating agencies, which prefer that as much capital as possible be left in a regulated entity. Internal reinsurance can be used from Argentina and enhanced by utilizing treaty jurisdictions to minimize the 3.5% premium withholding tax. Switzerland and the Netherlands are two jurisdictions that can effi ciently offer this opportunity.

Argentina’s approach to transfer pricing is generally within OECD principles, which is helpful in utilizing the global enterprise to support growth. However, VAT needs to be considered in any such efforts. The limited NOL carryforward period is not helpful, as this may afford too little time for an insurance company to utilize start-up or catastrophe losses, a particular concern considering the low market penetration rate.

Argentina

ConclusionThe emerging Latin American market presents unique challenges and growth opportunities for insurers looking to invest in this region. Our discussion has focused on market conditions and general tax considerations on a country–by–country basis. Uncertainty exists throughout the region as countries balance competing interests and tax incentives to attract foreign investments. Shifts from current accounting standards to IFRS and Solvency II will impact how companies invest and the diversity of risk assumed by insurers.

Companies must remain fl exible in their planning as these countries adjust their tax systems to manage potential growth and increased interaction with the rest of the world. This will be particularly true as more capital fl ows outside the region and as more Latin America-based regional and global insurance companies expand their operations.


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ContactsTerry Jacobs +1 202 327 8705 [email protected]

Michael Shields +1 215 448 5291 [email protected]

Pablo Wejcman +1 212 773 5129 [email protected]

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