CNSP approves “ground breaking” new reinsurance rules for Brazil

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Brazil’s National Council for Private Insurance (CNSP) has approved new rules that will govern the opening of the local reinsurance market. Many of the measures proposed by the private sector were included in the final rules. In particular, earlier proposals limiting the risk retention of domestic reinsurers to 3% of net assets were not included in the final draft.