Latin American Developments Archives - Page 24 of 25

Breaking News: Industry Participants and Regulators Discuss Development of the Brazilian Reinsurance Market

Sep 24, 2008 | Industry Developments, Latin American Developments, Regulatory

EAPD lawyer Machua Millett is participating in the American Conference Institute’s ReAct Brazil International Forum on Positioning for Success in the Brazilian Reinsurance Market. This morning’s presentations included “Entering the Brazilian Market: What You Must Consider to Launch and Maintain Successful Reinsurance Operations in Brazil” and “Regulator’s Perspective on the New Brazilian Reinsurance Law.”

Petition Filed Against U.S. Natural Resources Company Accusing the Company and Certain Officers and Directors of Causing Injury to Peruvian Children

Sep 19, 2008 | D&O Liability, Latin American Developments, Toxic Tort | United States

A petition for damages recently filed in the Circuit Court of Missouri, St. Louis County, alleges that Doe Run Resources Corporation, one of the world’s largest lead producers, its related entities, and six Doe Run officers and directors released lead and other toxic substances from the company’s metallurgical complex in Peru, injuring numerous children.

Reports: AIG Considering Selling Brazilian Assets

Sep 19, 2008 | Industry Developments, Latin American Developments, Subprime/Credit Crisis Developments | United States

According to media reports, American International Group (AIG) is considering selling some or all of its Brazilian holdings as part of its strategy to repay the recent loan from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

TODAY’S WEBINAR: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

Aug 28, 2008 | Catastrophe Claims, Climate Change, Connecticut Developments, Florida Developments, Industry Developments, Latin American Developments, Life Insurance & Annuities, Massachusetts Developments, New Jersey Developments, New York Developments | Bermuda, European Union, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States

Today, Thursday, August 28, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar entitled “Insurance Implications of Climate Change”. This 60 minute webinar will comprise a discussion of the global legal framework which recognizes the reality of climate change.

First Circuit Addresses Puerto Rico Law on Impact of Insured’s Breach of Warranty

Aug 27, 2008 | Coverage & Claims, Latin American Developments

The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that, under Puerto Rico law, a breach of warranty excuses a maritime insurer from paying a claim regardless of whether the breach has any causal connection to the loss at issue.

Puerto Rico Federal Court Examines Issues of Bad Faith (“Dolo”) and Consequential Damages in Insurance Coverage Disputes

Aug 26, 2008 | Coverage & Claims, Extra-Contractual Liability, Latin American Developments

The Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico recently issued a 58-page decision on post-trial motions in which it extensively discussed Puerto Rico law concerning insurer bad faith and consequential damages in the context of an alleged bad faith denial of coverage.

Costa Rica Opens Insurance Market to Competition

Aug 20, 2008 | Industry Developments, Latin American Developments, Regulatory

Costa Rican President Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez recently signed into law the new Ley Reguladora del Mercado de Seguros, thereby ending the Instituto Nacional de Seguros’ (INS) more than eighty-year-old monopoly over the Costa Rican insurance business. The Consejo Nacional de Supervision del Sistema Financiero (CONASSIF) is charged with establishing an insurance regulatory authority and implementing the other mandates of the new law.

Special Assembly Approves New Proposed Ecuadorian Constitution

Aug 18, 2008 | Latin American Developments, Regulatory

A special assembly dominated by members of President Rafael Correa’s Alianza PAIS party recently approved a proposed new Ecuadorian constitution that would grant the president broad political and economic powers. The proposed new constitution now faces a national public vote scheduled for September 28, 2008.

Venezuelan Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Candidate Blacklist

Aug 15, 2008 | Latin American Developments, Regulatory

The Venezuelan Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of blocking 272 mostly opposition candidates from running for office on the basis of suspicion of corruption. The court rejected arguments that the blacklist was unconstitutional because many of the listed candidates had merely been accused, but not convicted, of corruption.

August 28 EAPD Webinar: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

Jul 31, 2008 | Catastrophe Claims, Climate Change, Connecticut Developments, Florida Developments, Industry Developments, Latin American Developments, Life Insurance & Annuities, Massachusetts Developments, New Jersey Developments, New York Developments | Bermuda, European Union, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States

On Thursday, August 28, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar entitled “Insurance Implications of Climate Change”. This 60 minute webinar will comprise a discussion of the global legal framework which recognizes the reality of climate change.

Topic: Latin American Developments

Breaking News: Industry Participants and Regulators Discuss Development of the Brazilian Reinsurance Market

Petition Filed Against U.S. Natural Resources Company Accusing the Company and Certain Officers and Directors of Causing Injury to Peruvian Children

Reports: AIG Considering Selling Brazilian Assets

TODAY’S WEBINAR: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

First Circuit Addresses Puerto Rico Law on Impact of Insured’s Breach of Warranty

Puerto Rico Federal Court Examines Issues of Bad Faith (“Dolo”) and Consequential Damages in Insurance Coverage Disputes

Costa Rica Opens Insurance Market to Competition

Special Assembly Approves New Proposed Ecuadorian Constitution

Venezuelan Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Candidate Blacklist

August 28 EAPD Webinar: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

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