Swiss Re announced this past week that it had submitted its application to Brazil's industry regulator, the Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP), for a local reinsurance registration in the populous South American country. A local license would enable the world's second largest reinsurance firm to better participate in the emerging Brazilian insurance industry, servicing a more comprehensive…

A coalition of 18 international insurance associations from Europe, Asia and the Americas have drafted a letter to the Brazilian government, petitioning them to reconsider two recently enacted reinsurance regulations that could threaten the market and severely reduce the availability of insurance in Brazil, including coverage for the upcoming 2016 Olympics and 2014 FIFA World Cup being held in the country.

Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1221, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Navigators Group Inc., has recently announced the appointment of a representative in Brazil.