Americas

This section contains all the Market Intelligence output in chronological order for the Americas.

Please note that these publications are intended for use by market practitioners (Lloyd's managing agents) only. They are provided for information only and no representation is made as to their completeness or accuracy.

Please email lita@lloyds.com  or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 for a password.


Brief - Colombia (July 2008)

Front cover of the Colombia Brief

With an improving security situation and the encouragement of foreign direct investment, Colombia is still risky but has a promising business environment. Among the opportunities, commodity markets as well as niche segments should provide potential growth areas for Lloyd's to explore.

Download Brief - Colombia (407KB, pdf)



Snapshot - Brazil (May 2008)


Front cover of Brazil Snapshot

Following the recent liberalisation of the Brazilian reinsurance market, this presentation gives an overview of the regulatory issues and development opportunities for Lloyd's in Brazil.

Download Snapshot - Brazil (465KB, pdf)



Brief - Argentina (March 2008)

Argentina Brief

Market Intelligence explores the third-largest market in Latin America. Recovering from a financial crisis in 2001, the market is now growing fast. Non-life insurance currently has low penetration in Argentina, however, this may suggest an opportunity for future growth.
Download Brief - Argentina (354KB, pdf)



Brief - Chile (December 2007)

Brief - Chile (Dec-07)

As Lloyd's is now approved to transact marine, aviation, and transport of international goods business, this brief provides a broader context to the country's business and insurance environment. 

Download Brief - Chile (366KB, pdf)



Snapshot - Colombia (October 2007)

Snapshot - Colombia (Oct 07)

This is a statistical overview of the business environment, insurance environment and Lloyd's business in Colombia.

Download Snapshot - Colombia (192KB, pdf)


Brief - Brazil (Update August 2007)

Brief - Brazil (August 2007)

With the liberalisation of its reinsurance market, Brazil’s insurance sector is on the verge of significant change.

Download Brief - Brazil (839KB, pdf)


Brief - Latin America (April 2007)

Brief - Latin America (April 2007)

This brief highlights key trends for the Latin American insurance market. 

Download Brief - Latin America (185KB, pdf) 




Brief - Mexico (January 2007)

Brief - Mexico (Jan-07)

Having implemented major reforms, Mexico's economy now compares favourably with most of Latin America. However, there is still a large development gap between Mexico and other developed economies.

Download Brief - Mexico (616KB, pdf)



Snapshot - Latin America (October 2006)

Snapshot - Latin America

A comprehensive statistical overview of Latin America's insurance environment and Lloyd's position.

Download Snapshot - Latin America (396KB, pdf)

 

Coping with Financial Crises (June 2006)

Coping with Financial CrisesThis report explores the implications of four financial crises on the insurance industry in Latin America.


Download Coping with Financial Crises (639KB, pdf)


Snapshot - Canada (January 2006)

Snapshot CanadaAn overview of Canada's insurance market and Lloyd's position.

Download Snapshot - Canada (100KB, pdf)





Report - Canada - executive summary (April 2005)

Report on CanadaA summary of a detailed study on Canada, which analyses the key developments in the country's business and insurance sector and Lloyd's business. This report also includes a broad class-by-class analysis of key insurance products. 

Download Report - Canada - executive summary (327KB, pdf)

Please email lita@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 if you have any queries regarding these downloads.
Last updated on 21 Jul 2008