Regional insurance markets record strong growth in 2006

Venezuela was the fastest-growing economy in the region, with GDP rising by 10.3%. However, it also had the highest inflation

Though most Latin American supervisory authorities allow until March 31 for the full publication of full-year results for 2006, many figures have already come out. Some are from official supervisory bodies, and others from trade associations, individual company filings and similar sources. They should be taken as provisional.