Building Insurance Markets in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges with Hugues Bertin

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Hugues Bertin, a French actuary who has spent the last 20 years in Latin America. As the president of the Pan American InsurTech Alliance (AIP), Hugues shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American insurance market.
In this episode, Jason and Hugues explore the stark differences between insurance penetration in Latin America versus developed markets, the impact of climate risk, and the transformative potential of InsurTech in the region.
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Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:35 - Hugues' Background in Latin America
• 01:15 - Insurance Climate in Latin America vs. North America
• 02:10 - Market Growth and Middle Class Evolution
• 03:00 - Three-Pronged Approach to Market Development
• 04:20 - Insurance Penetration Challenges
• 07:30 - Market Resilience and Adaptability
• 08:00 - InsurTech Chile and Regional Collaboration
• 09:10 - Financing Challenges for InsurTech
• 10:00 - Regulatory Environment and Stakeholder Collaboration
  

Episode Resources:

• Pan American InsurTech Alliance (AIP)
• Hugues' LinkedIn
• TrustLayer
  
  

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