Latin America is one of the most thriving regions in the world in renewable energies, and large companies are keeping a close eye on it. The governments of these countries pass laws to encourage foreign investment and project financing, in addition to the legal...
In 2017 there were 301 catastrophic events that resulted in estimated losses of 33.7 billion dollars. The possible threats to which companies are exposed, whether due to natural, operational, geopolitical or technological causes, are numerous. Meanwhile, the impact on...
In this timelapse you can see the excavation works, the foundation, the assembly of towers, and the rise of nacelle and blades of a wind turbine at the El Cortijo wind farm in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Discover in 2 minutes in this video produced by ACCIONA, how the...
OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, controls between 35 and 40% of the global crude oil market while collectively its 15 members hold 82% of the world's oil reserves. But who's who in OPEC? What gives this block the strength to keep 15 countries...
In March 2017, Peru suffered one of the most significant natural disasters in recent decades, the result of the weather phenomenon called "El Niño Costero". During the meteorological event known as "El Niño", water temperatures increase along the equatorial strip of...
Today, technology is evolving at a rapid pace in almost every industrial sector.Still, renewable energy stands out as an area where change is faster and more widespread than in most other industries. Almost every government in the world has shown its support in recent...
MAPFRE participated in the Swiss Life Network Annual Conference, which also celebrated its 60th anniversary.Life is the network that offers global solutions to multinational companies. We’re talking about insurance benefits for employees, from health insurance and...
On October 6, a meeting took place at MAPFRE Tower in Barcelona with the primary local and international brokers operating in the Global Risks sector to discuss the current situation in the insurance market and the short- and medium-term prospects we are able to...
On October 3, the 2nd MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS Seminar was held in Lisbon. it brought together top national and international insurance brokers for a session on the macro-economic outlook for 2022/2023. António Nogueira Leite was the guest speaker. Among the challenges...