Electricity interconnectors are the physical links that allow the transfer of electricity across borders. Typically comprising large diameter HVDC polyethylene cables installed overland, or more commonly in the seabed, the interconnector provides a transmission connection allowing two countries to exchange power. Interconnectors are vital as we move towards an economy more reliant on renewable energy. Wind power generation is, by …

By Lowers & Associates It’s no secret that Latin America has suffered its fair share of cyber-attacks, but the extent of the damage might be worse than many have imagined. In a 2018 study of cybercrime by the Organization of American States (OAS), 92% of banks in the study reported some kind of digital security event and more than 1 in 3 …

Marsh announced the formation of Marsh-JLT Specialty, a new specialty business within Marsh that will combine the specialty teams of Marsh and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT), effective upon the closing of the purchase of JLT by Marsh’s parent company, Marsh & McLennan Cos. The unit will be a new specialty business within Marsh once regulatory approval for the takeover …

The Lloyd’s Mexico’s team, alongside the Lloyd’s syndicates from London, Miami and Mexico, will host presentations in Mexico City to share their local insights, business opportunities and challenges, aimed at Brokers, Risk Managers and (Re)insurance community in general. Participants will have the opportunity to network with participants from the Lloyd’s market including underwriters and brokers, as well as representatives from …

The Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance market has announced that its Brussels base will be ready to underwrite facultative reinsurance and non-proportional excess of loss treaty reinsurance using Lloyd’s Brussels paper from 1st January 2019 across all markets in the EEA. At the same time the market said that if the UK fails to secure Solvency II reinsurance equivalence in 2019 …

Insurance professional: Do you use the power of FREE? Are you rational? We love to be told we are smarter than we thought we were, but a DUKE professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics, Dan Ariely demostrates that we are consistently irrational much of the time. Based on his observations and supported by findings from his innovative research, Dan has become an expert …

The largest photovoltaic facility in the world installed on the rooftops of a factory began operating in September 2008. An area of 320,000 m2, similar to 42 football fields, was covered with 84,848 panels with a photovoltaic capture area of 189,000 m2. The panels generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 4,600 households. The investment cost was €61 million. After …

On September 27 2018, global construction consulting firms J.S. Held & Comando celebrated their recent merger with a client reception held in Miami, Florida. The event was attended by friends and clients of both firms including insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, attorneys, and insurance services providers in the South Florida and Latin American insurance market. Douglas DePhillips, Chief Strategy Officer of …

World electricity demand will have increased by 70% by 2040, which will demand more and better services, expertise and capabilities from technical and insurance sectors. In attention to the Industry’s request, Advanta and LEA forge ahead with the impartation of seminars in areas of key interest.  This time, and given its relevance from a global, business and Insurance standpoint, Renewable …

Hemispheric Re Group, L.L.C. (HRG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Álvaro J. Gabaldón as its new Managing Director. Álvaro brings extensive insurance and reinsurance experience to the group. Over his nearly 30-year career in the international insurance and reinsurance fields, he has worked in a variety of underwriting and management roles at several respected insurance organizations including The …

J.S. Held is delighted to welcome Leonardo Garzon, P.E. and DIANA ACOSTA to its team. Leo and Diana will be instrumental in the growth and development of J.S. Held in the Latin American market. Recently it was announced that Comando Ingeniería, a Mexico City-based construction consulting firm, joined J.S. Held LLC, .  Learnn more about “Comando Ingeniería join forces with …

iNLIP, independent Network of Latam Insurance Professionals, proud Media Partner of the LIMRA LOMA 2018 Latin American Conference | New York. Strategic Transformation: Changing Perspectives to Generate Growth 31 October – 1 November, 2018 * New York Marriott Marquis * New York, NY Hosted by LIMRA and LOMA   Who Attends This conference is designed for CEOs and senior executives …

International & Local Service Offering Expanded Through Partnership with Global Consulting Firm Comando Ingeniería, a Mexico City-based construction consulting firm, has announced that it is joining J.S. Held LLC, a global multidisciplinary consulting firm.  Partnering with J.S. Held will allow Comando to provide a greater depth of specialized services to clients in the Latin American market and beyond. The enhanced …

Our company: Brit is a market-leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, focused on underwriting complex risks. We have a major presence in Lloyd’s of London, the world’s specialist insurance market provider, and a significant US and international reach. We underwrite a broad class of commercial specialty insurance with a strong focus on property, casualty and energy business. Our capabilities are …

We won’t be modest about it – you are really going to enjoy working for MiCRO.  The rest of the team already does and wants to find like-minded colleagues to join us as we continue to expand. MiCRO is looking for a proven and experienced leader to scale its business to sustainability.  After initial launches in Central America, MiCRO is …