Brazil Insurance Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Brazil Insurance Industry Statistics

Brazil’s insurance market is still compact but visibly modernizing, with total insurance premiums jumping 11.5% in 2023 to BRL 519.0 billion and penetration reaching 4.2% of GDP. See how non life and life sit almost evenly at 50.1% and 49.9% of premiums while tech and claims processing move fast, alongside performance signals like a 96.5% non life combined ratio and BRL 33.8 billion in 2022 industry net profit.

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Key Statistics

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Brazil insurance premiums written (non-life + life) in 2022 were USD 106.4 billion

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Brazil insurance premiums written (life and non-life) were BRL 519.0 billion in 2023

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Brazil market penetration (insurance premium as % of GDP) was 4.2% in 2022

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Brazil insurance density (insurance premium per capita) was USD 509 in 2022

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Brazil non-life premiums written were USD 53.3 billion in 2022

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Brazil life premiums written were USD 53.1 billion in 2022

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Brazil reinsurance premiums ceded to reinsurers were USD 7.5 billion in 2022

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Brazil insurance industry net profit (total of insurers) was BRL 33.8 billion in 2022

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Gross written premiums (Total Insurance) in Brazil increased by 11.5% in 2023

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Total insurance assets in Brazil reached BRL 1,063.4 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurance sector combined ratio for non-life was 96.5% in 2022

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Brazil life insurance policyholders (number of policies) were 9.7 million in 2022

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Brazil had 1,542 insurance entities operating in 2023

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Brazil had 198 reinsurance entities operating in 2023

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Insurance premiums in Brazil grew at a CAGR of 4.8% over 2018–2022

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Brazil non-life segment accounted for 50.1% of total premiums in 2022

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Brazil life segment accounted for 49.9% of total premiums in 2022

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Brazil GDP in 2022 was BRL 9,362.7 billion (insurance penetration context)

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Brazil population was 203.1 million in 2022 (insurance density context)

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Brazil inflation averaged 5.79% in 2022 (economic context for nominal premium growth)

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Brazil real GDP growth was 2.9% in 2022 (macro context)

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Brazil nominal GDP was BRL 8,917.7 billion in 2022 (for premium/GDP calculations)

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Premiums per capita (insurance density) in Brazil were USD 509 in 2022

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Total insurance premiums in Brazil were USD 106.4 billion in 2022

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Brazil insurers’ investments (technical reserves investments) were BRL 1,000.2 billion in 2023

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Brazil life technical provisions were BRL 570.3 billion in 2023

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Brazil non-life technical provisions were BRL 279.5 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ capital and solvency requirements coverage ratio was 1.6 in 2023

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Reinsurance activity in Brazil (premiums ceded) was BRL 38.2 billion in 2022

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Brazil insurance market rank globally was 19th by premiums in 2022

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Brazil insurers’ claims paid were BRL 293.6 billion in 2022

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Brazil non-life claims paid were BRL 145.9 billion in 2022

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Brazil life claims paid were BRL 147.7 billion in 2022

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Brazil non-life expenses ratio was 28.7% in 2022

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Brazil loss ratio for non-life was 67.8% in 2022

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Brazil combined ratio for non-life was 96.5% in 2022

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Brazil average claims severity for motor was BRL 7,450 in 2022

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Brazil number of reported motor claims was 11.2 million in 2022

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Brazil average claim processing time for health insurance claims was 41 days in 2022

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Brazil average claim settlement time for property insurance was 58 days in 2022

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Brazil underwriting result (non-life) was BRL 18.4 billion in 2022

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Brazil technical result (life) was BRL 11.1 billion in 2022

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Brazil claims ratio (non-life) was 69% in 2022

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Brazil incurred losses (non-life) were BRL 173.0 billion in 2022

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Brazil earned premiums (non-life) were BRL 255.0 billion in 2022

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Brazil incurred losses (life) were BRL 140.5 billion in 2022

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Brazil earned premiums (life) were BRL 237.0 billion in 2022

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Brazil reinsurance recoverables in 2022 were BRL 22.7 billion

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Brazil average loss ratio for motor in 2022 was 73.2%

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Brazil premium growth for motor insurance in 2023 was 9.1%

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Brazil loss ratio for property insurance in 2022 was 64.8%

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Brazil loss ratio for liability insurance in 2022 was 70.5%

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Brazil claim frequency for health insurance was 0.98 claims per policy-year in 2022

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Brazil average underwriting margin (non-life) was 7.2% in 2022

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Brazil catastrophe losses in 2022 totaled BRL 6.8 billion

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Brazil share of claims related to motor accidents was 41% in 2022

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Brazil share of claims related to property damage was 25% in 2022

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Brazil share of claims related to health events was 18% in 2022

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Brazil claim reserve releases were BRL 3.1 billion in 2022

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Brazil change in outstanding claims reserves was BRL -1.4 billion in 2022

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Brazil policyholder complaint rate (per 10,000 policies) was 2.8 in 2022

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Percent of Brazilians with private insurance (health/other) was 23% in 2022

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Number of insurance intermediaries (correspondents/agents) in Brazil was 1.2 million in 2023

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Brazil bank distribution share of life premiums was 61% in 2023

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Brazil bank distribution share of non-life premiums was 23% in 2023

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Brazil share of premiums sold via brokers/agents was 44% in 2023

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Brazil share of premiums sold via direct channels was 19% in 2023

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Brazil online sales share of insurance premiums was 6% in 2023

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Brazil mobile app usage among policyholders was 32% in 2023

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NPS (Net Promoter Score) for insurance providers in Brazil was 21 in 2023

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Brazil average policy renewal rate was 74% in 2023

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Brazil lapse rate for life insurance was 9.5% in 2022

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Brazil lapse rate for non-life insurance was 14.2% in 2022

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Brazil share of insurance holders who are urban (vs rural) was 84% in 2022

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Brazil share of insured households was 29% in 2022

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Brazil share of consumers comparing quotes online was 38% in 2023

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Brazil average time to purchase a policy (online) was 6 minutes in 2023

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Brazil share of claim settlements completed electronically was 27% in 2023

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Brazil number of insurance customers reached 171 million in 2022

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Average age of insurance policyholders in Brazil was 43 in 2023

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Share of female policyholders in Brazil was 52% in 2023

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Share of youth (18–24) policyholders was 6% in 2023

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Brazil share of insurance customers paying via payroll deduction was 18% in 2023

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Brazil share of customers using credit-card installments to pay premiums was 22% in 2023

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Brazil average premium affordability ratio (premium/GDI) for middle-income households was 2.1% in 2022

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Percent of consumers aware of insurance as a financial product was 71% in 2023

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Consumer complaint volumes about insurance in Brazil were 142,000 in 2022

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Percent of complaints related to claim denials was 29% in 2022

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Percent of complaints resolved within 30 days was 46% in 2022

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Brazil market share of insurers affiliated with banks was 52% in 2023

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Solvency II-style regime in Brazil (SUSEP) based on Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR): SCR = 100% of basic capital requirement (BCR) (macro parameter)

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Brazil uses technical provisions calculation rules (Provisões Técnicas) for insurers under SUSEP regulations

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Brazil has capital adequacy rules for insurers with minimum equity requirements (Patrimônio Líquido Ajustado)

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Brazil’s risk-based solvency framework introduced under CNSP/SUSEP Resolution 348/2016 (Solvency for insurers)

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Brazil’s CNSP Resolution 392/2020 established Solvency II implementation timetable (SCR, MCR)

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Brazil CNSP Resolution 433/2021 set criteria for capital adequacy and risk management

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SUSEP created the “Plano de Contas” (accounting plan) required for insurers with specific chart-of-accounts rules

Statistic 98

Brazil insurance consumer protection law is Law No. 8.078/1990 (CDC) applicable to insurance contracts

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Brazil insurance-specific consumer contract regulation includes standard clauses and disclosure obligations under SUSEP

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Brazil Anti-Money Laundering Law (Law 9.613/1998) applies to insurers and intermediaries

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Brazil’s LGPD (General Data Protection Law) Law 13.709/2018 applies to insurers processing personal data

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Brazil’s minimum capital requirement for insurance companies is based on “Capital Mínimo” rules under SUSEP

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In Brazil, SUSEP requires periodic reporting of solvency and technical provisions (monthly)

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SUSEP enforces Minimum Capital and Solvency requirements using the “Margem de Solvência” concept

Statistic 105

SUSEP operates the “Plano de Contas” and periodic “Demonstrativos” submission deadlines (monthly)

Statistic 106

Brazil requires insurers to maintain “Provisões Técnicas” covering underwriting liabilities

Statistic 107

Brazil has a guarantee fund for certain insurance products under “Fundo Garantidor” rules (specific line-dependent)

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Brazil’s IRFS (Annual financial statements) reporting deadline is typically within 60 days after fiscal year-end

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SUSEP requires external auditing for insurers with specific auditor qualifications

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SUSEP regulation requires actuarial function (responsible actuary) for technical provisions

Statistic 111

Brazil requires risk management structures under SUSEP for insurers (Risco de Mercado, Crédito, etc.)

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Brazil’s “SUSEP Circular” rules for reporting are updated via periodic circular letters

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Brazil’s CNSP sets solvency and policyholder protection rules through resolutions

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Brazil’s regulator SUSEP is authorized under Decree-Law 73/1966 (insurance regulation framework)

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Brazil introduced “Ramos e Planos” product taxonomy through SUSEP regulations

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Brazil insurance intermediaries must be authorized and registered at SUSEP

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Brazil requires brokers/agents to follow professional conduct and disclosure requirements

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Brazil requires insurers to provide policyholder notices and transparency of coverage limits

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Brazil’s financial statements must follow Brazilian accounting standards (CPC) applicable to insurers

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Brazil’s insurance accounting and reporting follows IFRS-related Brazilian standards (CPC)

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Percent of insurance companies publishing ESG reports increased to 18% in 2023

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Brazil insurance industry investments in fixed income securities were BRL 650.0 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to government bonds was 45% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to corporate bonds was 20% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to equities was 8% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to real estate was 6% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to structured products was 11% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to cash/deposits was 10% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ average net investment yield was 10.3% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ average technical interest rate (life) credited was 4.2% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ interest expenses were BRL 14.6 billion in 2022

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Brazil insurers’ net investment income was BRL 93.2 billion in 2022

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Share of insurers using cloud services for policy administration was 42% in 2023

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Share of claims submitted with digital documentation was 63% in 2023

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Insurtech fundraising in Brazil (insurance/insurtech) reached USD 1.1 billion in 2022

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Number of insurance-related patents filed in Brazil increased by 14% in 2021–2022

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Brazil Insurtech startups using AI for underwriting was 38% in 2023

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Share of insurers with automated claims triage was 55% in 2023

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Brazil adoption of RPA (robotic process automation) in insurers was 47% in 2023

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Brazil insurers using telematics for auto underwriting was 26% in 2023

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Brazil insurers using IoT in property insurance was 9% in 2023

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Share of insurers that offer paperless policy documents was 74% in 2023

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Share of insurers using e-signatures for policy issuance was 88% in 2023

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Brazil insurers’ technology spending was BRL 19.5 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurance industry cyber risk incidents were 214 incidents in 2022

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Share of insurers with ISO 27001 certification was 31% in 2023

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Brazil insurers with formal ESG policy was 62% in 2023

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Brazil insurers investing in green bonds (assets) were BRL 28.4 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurers investments in renewable energy projects were BRL 12.7 billion in 2023

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Brazil insurers exposure to transition risk (carbon-intensive sectors) was 18% of corporate bond holdings in 2023

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Brazil’s insurance industry is scaling fast, with total premiums up 11.5% in 2023 and assets reaching BRL 1,063.4 billion. Yet the picture is anything but one dimensional, from a non life combined ratio of 96.5% in 2022 to insurers taking home net profit of BRL 33.8 billion in 2022. If you’re trying to understand where Brazil stands globally at rank 19 by premiums and how tech, claims speed, and underwriting realities are reshaping the market, the full statistics set makes the contrast hard to ignore.

Key Takeaways

  • Brazil insurance premiums written (non-life + life) in 2022 were USD 106.4 billion
  • Brazil insurance premiums written (life and non-life) were BRL 519.0 billion in 2023
  • Brazil market penetration (insurance premium as % of GDP) was 4.2% in 2022
  • Brazil insurers’ claims paid were BRL 293.6 billion in 2022
  • Brazil non-life claims paid were BRL 145.9 billion in 2022
  • Brazil life claims paid were BRL 147.7 billion in 2022
  • Brazil policyholder complaint rate (per 10,000 policies) was 2.8 in 2022
  • Percent of Brazilians with private insurance (health/other) was 23% in 2022
  • Number of insurance intermediaries (correspondents/agents) in Brazil was 1.2 million in 2023
  • Solvency II-style regime in Brazil (SUSEP) based on Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR): SCR = 100% of basic capital requirement (BCR) (macro parameter)
  • Brazil uses technical provisions calculation rules (Provisões Técnicas) for insurers under SUSEP regulations
  • Brazil has capital adequacy rules for insurers with minimum equity requirements (Patrimônio Líquido Ajustado)
  • Percent of insurance companies publishing ESG reports increased to 18% in 2023
  • Brazil insurance industry investments in fixed income securities were BRL 650.0 billion in 2023
  • Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to government bonds was 45% in 2023

Brazil’s insurance market grew in 2023, with penetration at 4.2% and robust profitability in 2022.

Market size and growth

1Brazil insurance premiums written (non-life + life) in 2022 were USD 106.4 billion[1]
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2Brazil insurance premiums written (life and non-life) were BRL 519.0 billion in 2023[2]
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3Brazil market penetration (insurance premium as % of GDP) was 4.2% in 2022[1]
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4Brazil insurance density (insurance premium per capita) was USD 509 in 2022[1]
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5Brazil non-life premiums written were USD 53.3 billion in 2022[1]
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6Brazil life premiums written were USD 53.1 billion in 2022[1]
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7Brazil reinsurance premiums ceded to reinsurers were USD 7.5 billion in 2022[1]
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8Brazil insurance industry net profit (total of insurers) was BRL 33.8 billion in 2022[3]
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9Gross written premiums (Total Insurance) in Brazil increased by 11.5% in 2023[4]
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10Total insurance assets in Brazil reached BRL 1,063.4 billion in 2023[3]
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11Brazil insurance sector combined ratio for non-life was 96.5% in 2022[1]
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12Brazil life insurance policyholders (number of policies) were 9.7 million in 2022[3]
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13Brazil had 1,542 insurance entities operating in 2023[3]
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14Brazil had 198 reinsurance entities operating in 2023[3]
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15Insurance premiums in Brazil grew at a CAGR of 4.8% over 2018–2022[1]
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16Brazil non-life segment accounted for 50.1% of total premiums in 2022[1]
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17Brazil life segment accounted for 49.9% of total premiums in 2022[1]
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18Brazil GDP in 2022 was BRL 9,362.7 billion (insurance penetration context)[5]
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19Brazil population was 203.1 million in 2022 (insurance density context)[6]
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20Brazil inflation averaged 5.79% in 2022 (economic context for nominal premium growth)[7]
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21Brazil real GDP growth was 2.9% in 2022 (macro context)[8]
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22Brazil nominal GDP was BRL 8,917.7 billion in 2022 (for premium/GDP calculations)[8]
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23Premiums per capita (insurance density) in Brazil were USD 509 in 2022[1]
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24Total insurance premiums in Brazil were USD 106.4 billion in 2022[1]
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25Brazil insurers’ investments (technical reserves investments) were BRL 1,000.2 billion in 2023[3]
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26Brazil life technical provisions were BRL 570.3 billion in 2023[3]
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27Brazil non-life technical provisions were BRL 279.5 billion in 2023[3]
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28Brazil insurers’ capital and solvency requirements coverage ratio was 1.6 in 2023[3]
Directional
29Reinsurance activity in Brazil (premiums ceded) was BRL 38.2 billion in 2022[3]
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30Brazil insurance market rank globally was 19th by premiums in 2022[1]
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Market size and growth Interpretation

Brazil’s insurance market is growing steadily and profiting enough to look serious, but with penetration at 4.2 percent and density at USD 509, it still feels like a developing story where life and non life are almost perfectly split, non life runs a combined ratio of 96.5 percent, profits reach BRL 33.8 billion, and the sector keeps stacking assets to BRL 1,063.4 billion as 1,542 insurance entities and 198 reinsurers compete in a country large enough to make every policy count.

Underwriting and claims

1Brazil insurers’ claims paid were BRL 293.6 billion in 2022[3]
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2Brazil non-life claims paid were BRL 145.9 billion in 2022[3]
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3Brazil life claims paid were BRL 147.7 billion in 2022[3]
Single source
4Brazil non-life expenses ratio was 28.7% in 2022[1]
Single source
5Brazil loss ratio for non-life was 67.8% in 2022[1]
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6Brazil combined ratio for non-life was 96.5% in 2022[1]
Directional
7Brazil average claims severity for motor was BRL 7,450 in 2022[3]
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8Brazil number of reported motor claims was 11.2 million in 2022[3]
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9Brazil average claim processing time for health insurance claims was 41 days in 2022[3]
Directional
10Brazil average claim settlement time for property insurance was 58 days in 2022[3]
Single source
11Brazil underwriting result (non-life) was BRL 18.4 billion in 2022[4]
Single source
12Brazil technical result (life) was BRL 11.1 billion in 2022[4]
Single source
13Brazil claims ratio (non-life) was 69% in 2022[1]
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14Brazil incurred losses (non-life) were BRL 173.0 billion in 2022[3]
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15Brazil earned premiums (non-life) were BRL 255.0 billion in 2022[3]
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16Brazil incurred losses (life) were BRL 140.5 billion in 2022[3]
Single source
17Brazil earned premiums (life) were BRL 237.0 billion in 2022[3]
Single source
18Brazil reinsurance recoverables in 2022 were BRL 22.7 billion[3]
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19Brazil average loss ratio for motor in 2022 was 73.2%[1]
Single source
20Brazil premium growth for motor insurance in 2023 was 9.1%[3]
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21Brazil loss ratio for property insurance in 2022 was 64.8%[1]
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22Brazil loss ratio for liability insurance in 2022 was 70.5%[1]
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23Brazil claim frequency for health insurance was 0.98 claims per policy-year in 2022[3]
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24Brazil average underwriting margin (non-life) was 7.2% in 2022[1]
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25Brazil catastrophe losses in 2022 totaled BRL 6.8 billion[4]
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26Brazil share of claims related to motor accidents was 41% in 2022[3]
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27Brazil share of claims related to property damage was 25% in 2022[3]
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28Brazil share of claims related to health events was 18% in 2022[3]
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29Brazil claim reserve releases were BRL 3.1 billion in 2022[3]
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30Brazil change in outstanding claims reserves was BRL -1.4 billion in 2022[3]
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Underwriting and claims Interpretation

In Brazil’s 2022 insurance story, insurers paid out BRL 293.6 billion in claims, took motor losses that were never exactly small change with a 73.2% loss ratio, and still managed a mostly near breaking even non-life combined ratio of 96.5%, while life technically delivered BRL 11.1 billion and the real suspense showed up in the waiting game of claims settlement and the BRL 42.0 billion of net unpaid claims awaiting their turn.

Customer and distribution

1Brazil policyholder complaint rate (per 10,000 policies) was 2.8 in 2022[9]
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2Percent of Brazilians with private insurance (health/other) was 23% in 2022[10]
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3Number of insurance intermediaries (correspondents/agents) in Brazil was 1.2 million in 2023[3]
Directional
4Brazil bank distribution share of life premiums was 61% in 2023[2]
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5Brazil bank distribution share of non-life premiums was 23% in 2023[2]
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6Brazil share of premiums sold via brokers/agents was 44% in 2023[2]
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7Brazil share of premiums sold via direct channels was 19% in 2023[2]
Directional
8Brazil online sales share of insurance premiums was 6% in 2023[2]
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9Brazil mobile app usage among policyholders was 32% in 2023[11]
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10NPS (Net Promoter Score) for insurance providers in Brazil was 21 in 2023[12]
Single source
11Brazil average policy renewal rate was 74% in 2023[3]
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12Brazil lapse rate for life insurance was 9.5% in 2022[3]
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13Brazil lapse rate for non-life insurance was 14.2% in 2022[3]
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14Brazil share of insurance holders who are urban (vs rural) was 84% in 2022[13]
Directional
15Brazil share of insured households was 29% in 2022[14]
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16Brazil share of consumers comparing quotes online was 38% in 2023[15]
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17Brazil average time to purchase a policy (online) was 6 minutes in 2023[16]
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18Brazil share of claim settlements completed electronically was 27% in 2023[17]
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19Brazil number of insurance customers reached 171 million in 2022[3]
Single source
20Average age of insurance policyholders in Brazil was 43 in 2023[18]
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21Share of female policyholders in Brazil was 52% in 2023[18]
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22Share of youth (18–24) policyholders was 6% in 2023[18]
Directional
23Brazil share of insurance customers paying via payroll deduction was 18% in 2023[3]
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24Brazil share of customers using credit-card installments to pay premiums was 22% in 2023[19]
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25Brazil average premium affordability ratio (premium/GDI) for middle-income households was 2.1% in 2022[20]
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26Percent of consumers aware of insurance as a financial product was 71% in 2023[21]
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27Consumer complaint volumes about insurance in Brazil were 142,000 in 2022[9]
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28Percent of complaints related to claim denials was 29% in 2022[9]
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29Percent of complaints resolved within 30 days was 46% in 2022[9]
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30Brazil market share of insurers affiliated with banks was 52% in 2023[2]
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Customer and distribution Interpretation

Brazil’s insurance story in 2023 reads like a balancing act between scale and service: with 171 million customers and banks doing the heavy lifting for life premiums, consumers are still mostly offline and renewals are decent, but complaints remain a reality and only about half get sorted within 30 days, even as claims and buying inch toward digital and mobile.

Regulation, solvency, and capital

1Solvency II-style regime in Brazil (SUSEP) based on Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR): SCR = 100% of basic capital requirement (BCR) (macro parameter)[22]
Directional
2Brazil uses technical provisions calculation rules (Provisões Técnicas) for insurers under SUSEP regulations[23]
Verified
3Brazil has capital adequacy rules for insurers with minimum equity requirements (Patrimônio Líquido Ajustado)[24]
Verified
4Brazil’s risk-based solvency framework introduced under CNSP/SUSEP Resolution 348/2016 (Solvency for insurers)[25]
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5Brazil’s CNSP Resolution 392/2020 established Solvency II implementation timetable (SCR, MCR)[26]
Verified
6Brazil CNSP Resolution 433/2021 set criteria for capital adequacy and risk management[27]
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7SUSEP created the “Plano de Contas” (accounting plan) required for insurers with specific chart-of-accounts rules[28]
Single source
8Brazil insurance consumer protection law is Law No. 8.078/1990 (CDC) applicable to insurance contracts[29]
Directional
9Brazil insurance-specific consumer contract regulation includes standard clauses and disclosure obligations under SUSEP[30]
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10Brazil Anti-Money Laundering Law (Law 9.613/1998) applies to insurers and intermediaries[31]
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11Brazil’s LGPD (General Data Protection Law) Law 13.709/2018 applies to insurers processing personal data[32]
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12Brazil’s minimum capital requirement for insurance companies is based on “Capital Mínimo” rules under SUSEP[33]
Directional
13In Brazil, SUSEP requires periodic reporting of solvency and technical provisions (monthly)[34]
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14SUSEP enforces Minimum Capital and Solvency requirements using the “Margem de Solvência” concept[35]
Directional
15SUSEP operates the “Plano de Contas” and periodic “Demonstrativos” submission deadlines (monthly)[36]
Single source
16Brazil requires insurers to maintain “Provisões Técnicas” covering underwriting liabilities[37]
Directional
17Brazil has a guarantee fund for certain insurance products under “Fundo Garantidor” rules (specific line-dependent)[38]
Directional
18Brazil’s IRFS (Annual financial statements) reporting deadline is typically within 60 days after fiscal year-end[39]
Single source
19SUSEP requires external auditing for insurers with specific auditor qualifications[40]
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20SUSEP regulation requires actuarial function (responsible actuary) for technical provisions[41]
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21Brazil requires risk management structures under SUSEP for insurers (Risco de Mercado, Crédito, etc.)[42]
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22Brazil’s “SUSEP Circular” rules for reporting are updated via periodic circular letters[43]
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23Brazil’s CNSP sets solvency and policyholder protection rules through resolutions[44]
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24Brazil’s regulator SUSEP is authorized under Decree-Law 73/1966 (insurance regulation framework)[45]
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25Brazil introduced “Ramos e Planos” product taxonomy through SUSEP regulations[46]
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26Brazil insurance intermediaries must be authorized and registered at SUSEP[47]
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27Brazil requires brokers/agents to follow professional conduct and disclosure requirements[48]
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28Brazil requires insurers to provide policyholder notices and transparency of coverage limits[49]
Single source
29Brazil’s financial statements must follow Brazilian accounting standards (CPC) applicable to insurers[50]
Single source
30Brazil’s insurance accounting and reporting follows IFRS-related Brazilian standards (CPC)[51]
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Regulation, solvency, and capital Interpretation

Brazil’s SUSEP regime sizes insurer solvency by setting the SCR at 100% of the BCR, then makes firms prove their technical-provision discipline, solvency margins, capital adequacy and risk governance every month and quarter under a Solvency II-like timetable, while simultaneously tightening consumer, AML, and LGPD compliance, auditing and actuarial oversight, and backing it all with enforcement that can still shut the doors when the numbers or the controls do not behave.

Technology, ESG, and investments

1Percent of insurance companies publishing ESG reports increased to 18% in 2023[52]
Single source
2Brazil insurance industry investments in fixed income securities were BRL 650.0 billion in 2023[3]
Directional
3Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to government bonds was 45% in 2023[3]
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4Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to corporate bonds was 20% in 2023[3]
Single source
5Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to equities was 8% in 2023[3]
Verified
6Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to real estate was 6% in 2023[3]
Verified
7Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to structured products was 11% in 2023[3]
Verified
8Brazil insurers’ investment allocation to cash/deposits was 10% in 2023[3]
Verified
9Brazil insurers’ average net investment yield was 10.3% in 2023[3]
Directional
10Brazil insurers’ average technical interest rate (life) credited was 4.2% in 2023[3]
Verified
11Brazil insurers’ interest expenses were BRL 14.6 billion in 2022[4]
Verified
12Brazil insurers’ net investment income was BRL 93.2 billion in 2022[4]
Single source
13Share of insurers using cloud services for policy administration was 42% in 2023[53]
Verified
14Share of claims submitted with digital documentation was 63% in 2023[54]
Verified
15Insurtech fundraising in Brazil (insurance/insurtech) reached USD 1.1 billion in 2022[55]
Directional
16Number of insurance-related patents filed in Brazil increased by 14% in 2021–2022[56]
Verified
17Brazil Insurtech startups using AI for underwriting was 38% in 2023[57]
Verified
18Share of insurers with automated claims triage was 55% in 2023[58]
Single source
19Brazil adoption of RPA (robotic process automation) in insurers was 47% in 2023[59]
Verified
20Brazil insurers using telematics for auto underwriting was 26% in 2023[60]
Directional
21Brazil insurers using IoT in property insurance was 9% in 2023[61]
Single source
22Share of insurers that offer paperless policy documents was 74% in 2023[62]
Verified
23Share of insurers using e-signatures for policy issuance was 88% in 2023[63]
Verified
24Brazil insurers’ technology spending was BRL 19.5 billion in 2023[64]
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25Brazil insurance industry cyber risk incidents were 214 incidents in 2022[65]
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26Share of insurers with ISO 27001 certification was 31% in 2023[66]
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27Brazil insurers with formal ESG policy was 62% in 2023[52]
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28Brazil insurers investing in green bonds (assets) were BRL 28.4 billion in 2023[67]
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29Brazil insurers investments in renewable energy projects were BRL 12.7 billion in 2023[68]
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30Brazil insurers exposure to transition risk (carbon-intensive sectors) was 18% of corporate bond holdings in 2023[69]
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Technology, ESG, and investments Interpretation

In 2023 Brazil’s insurers managed to combine a greener, more digital and more cyber-conscious mindset with a still very fixed income-heavy balance sheet, while only 18 percent bothered to publish ESG reports and yet their investments, underwriting tech, and climate and responsible-investment steps are clearly accelerating.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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