BTG Pactual debuts in the insurance and reinsurance market
Integrated with the bank’s platform, the property damage insurance company and reinsurance firm, both
specialized in infrastructure, will offer a complete package of financial services
São Paulo, 28th February 2013 - BTG Pactual hereby announces the start of its activities in the insurance
and reinsurance market. Focused on the infrastructure sector, the bank will use insurance brokers as the
main distribution channel for its insurance/reinsurance operations.
The insurance company will provide the market with products such as performance bonds for engineering
and oil (offshore and onshore) projects, and civil liability in construction works. The bank will also offer
differentiated products via partnerships with the biggest and best international reinsurance firms, such as
IRB Brasil Re.
“Our focus is on maintaining individual relationships with each of our clients”, stated André Gregori, the
head of BTG Pactual’s insurance company. The new operation already has a highly specialized team with
a solid reputation in the market and a track record of operations in infrastructure project insurance and risk
analysis.
André Gregori also stressed the synergies with BTG Pactual’s business lines and global platform. “The
environment of the insurance and reinsurance operations will be fully aligned with the bank’s culture, giving
a more efficient product/service to our clients and more security to our partners”, he stated.
In addition to the team, one of the main investments was in developing state-of-the-art systems and digital
technology, related to the paper-less model.
About BTG Pactual
Líder nos rankings de Research (América Latina e Brasil), Sales e Trading Services (Brasil) pela Institutional Investor
(2012).
Voted Best Research team (Latin America and Brazil) and Best Sales and Trading Services team (Brazil) by
Institutional Investor (2012).
Leading Investment Bank in equity issuances in Brazil, according to Dealogic and Bloomberg, and in Latin America,
according to Dealogic (2012).
Voted Best Bank in M&A in Latin America by Global Finance (2012).
Voted Best Investment Bank in Brazil by Latin Finance (2010) and Global Finance (2011).
Voted Best Equity House by Latin Finance (2010) and Euromoney (2011/2010) magazines.
One of the largest global asset managers based in emerging markets, with over US$83.4bn in funds under its
management and/or administration.
Voted the Best Fund Manager in the Largest/Fixed Income and Flexible Mixed Allocation categories by Standard &
Poors/Valor Investe (2012).
Voted the Best Fund Manager in Brazil by Exame magazine and Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2012/2011).
One of the leading Wealth Management players in Brazil, with US$30.4bn in assets under management.
Best Private Banking Services Overall in Brazil by Euromoney Magazine (2013).
Presence in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Brasília and Porto Alegre), Chile
(Santiago), Peru (Lima), Colombia (Medelín and Bogotá), the US (New York), the UK (London) and China (Hong
Kong).
Approximately 30 years of experience in Brazilian and international markets.
Over 2.100 employees.
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