News about Lloyd’s in Latin America Lloyd’s will set up an office in Miami to support and grow the Latin American and Caribbean   Dear Insurance Professionals Latin America / iNLIP´s friends: I would like to share with you some exciting news about Lloyd’s in Latin America. As you know Latin America is a key market for Lloyd’s, with premium …

Chubb Travel Smart has been named winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Mobile Site & App Travel category at the 2019 International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards programme. Nicknamed the ‘Stevie’ (taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for ‘crowned’), the awards received entries from organisations worldwide and accept …

Chubb Limited  announced that it has appointed Marcos Gunn Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Regional President, Latin America. Mr. Gunn will have overall responsibility for the general management and business results for all operations in the region, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, PeruPuerto Rico, Central America and the Caribbean. Currently Division President, Northern Latin America, which includes Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and Chief Operating Officer of the Latin America region, Mr. Gunn …

Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase Barbican Group Holdings Limited (“Barbican”) from funds managed by Carlson Capital, a U.S.-based alternative asset management firm, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition includes Barbican Managing Agency Limited, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1955, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1856 (“Arcus”), Lloyd’s Special Purpose Arrangement (“SPA”) 6132, Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited (“Castel”) and other associated …

Newline Group (Newline) announced that it is expanding its global footprint by joining Lloyd’s representative office in Mexico City, to serve clients in Latin America and the Caribbean. Operating within Lloyd’s in Mexico, Newline’s Latin America Division will begin underwriting liability and financial lines coverage effective immediately. Carl Overy, CEO of Newline Group stated, “With Newline’s long history of underwriting …

Tokio Marine HCC has established a new subsidiary Tokio Marine HCC Mexico Compañía Afianzadora (TMHCC Mexico) to provide surety bonds to Mexican organisations.   Tokio Marine HCC stated that its new subsidiary will also enable Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group to produce business for customers in the US, Japan, Europe and other countries worldwide with surety needs in Mexico. …

After the opening of the Mexico´s office, Lowers Forensics International (LFI) continues to expand their global presence to meet the increasing demands of insurers and organizations across industry sectors in Latin America by opening a new office in Argentina. The office is in Buenos Aires, Argentina and will be led by Lowers & Associates International’s (LAI) Alejandro Camino. Alejandro works with the executives …

Glaucia Smithson will join Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as CEO of South America She is succeeding Angelo Colombo who will leave AGCS later this year   Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), the corporate insurance carrier of Allianz Group, has appointed a new regional leader for its South American business: On August 12, Glaucia Smithson will join …

A former Miami insurance agent has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million in insurance premiums from two insurance premium finance companies, according a statement from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis. (Individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty). Antonio Jesús Zoghbi, owner of Florida Insurance Agency of Miami, is accused of using fraudulent and stolen …

New Perspectives and Innovations for the Future of Insurance iNLIP, independent Network of Latam Insurance Professionals, proud Media Partner of the 2019 LIMRA LOMA Latin American Conference | Argentina Specifically designed for CEOs and senior executives doing business in the Latin American region, attendees will receive access to exclusive research, insights, and predictions for the future, along with plenty of …

Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced that it has adopted a new policy concerning coal-related underwriting and investment.  With the new policy, the company will no longer underwrite the construction and operation of new coal-fired plants or new risks for companies that generate more than 30% of their revenues from coal mining or energy production from coal.  Insurance coverage for existing …

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Angelo Colombo as CEO Latin America Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective 7 October 2019. In this role, Mr. Colombo will be responsible for managing the company’s commercial insurance business in Latin America. He will also oversee Swiss Re Corporate Solutions México Seguros S.A. de C.V.; Compañía Aseguradora de Fianzas S.A. Confianza (“Confianza”), the joint venture …

Axon Underwriting Services LLC, the Somerville, N.J.-based specialty lines program administrator, announced the formation of Axon Re to offer its cargo and stock throughput reinsurance program within the Latin American region. Axon Re will provide facultative and treaty reinsurance cover for cargo and stock throughput exposure, as well as for property and environmental lines for Latin American-based risks. Axon Underwriting …

Role definition: As a Sr. Treaty Account Executive you will be responsible for day-to-day account handling technical support for Proportional and Excess loss treaty, including but not limited to accounting, negotiating with reinsurers, placing business, renewing policies and maintaining files, in addition to performing a variety of administrative tasks. You will also be expected to assist brokers in maintaining their …

Chubb announces the appointment of Ulisses Soares as the new Vice President of Life for Chubb Latin America. In his new role, Ulisses Soares will be responsible for the growth and profitability of the Life business line in the region, executing plans to continue with the increase of existing channels, expand the product offer, develop strategic alliances and develop new …