From November 20 to 21, the 2024 ASSAL–IAIS Regional Training Seminar for Insurance Supervisors was successfully held in the historic city of La Antigua, Guatemala. This important event brought together distinguished insurance supervisors from the region, members of the Guatemalan insurance industry, and international experts to strengthen technical and regulatory capacities in the sector.
Organized by the Association of Latin American Insurance Supervisors (ASSAL), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), and the Superintendency of Banks of Guatemala (SIB), the seminar aimed to promote the harmonization of insurance standards and supervisory practices in the region. It covered topics related to the impact of technological innovation on the insurance sector, cybersecurity, inclusive insurance and protection gaps, mandatory insurance, actuarial function, risk-based capital requirements, climate risks, and parametric insurance, among others.
The seminar successfully achieved its training objectives, strengthening the competencies of the attending supervisors and promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices. The sessions included expert presentations, interactive workshops, and regional case studies, providing practical and relevant learning for the current challenges in the insurance sector.
For this event, there was 100% participation of in-person panelists, and attendance exceeded 80 people from 18 countries around the world, reaffirming the regional commitment to strengthening insurance supervision.
This seminar reinforces ASSAL’s commitment to promoting excellence in insurance supervision, contributing to the sustainable development and stability of insurance markets in the region.
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