The Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru has granted operating authorization to Nacional de Seguros S.A., making it the 18th insurance company in the Peruvian market. The new entrant will focus on general insurance, with emphasis on surety and bond insurance. The authorization followed technical, legal and prudential review of the firm’s business model, the suitability of its shareholders and main officers, and compliance with capital and risk management requirements under current rules. Nacional de Seguros is a subsidiary of Colombia-incorporated Nacional de Seguros S. A. Compañía de Seguros Generales. Before formally starting operations, it must demonstrate that its shares representing capital stock have been listed on a stock exchange, as required by law.
Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru 2026-05-06
Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru authorizes Nacional de Seguros as Peru’s 18th insurer
The Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru has authorized Nacional de Seguros S.A. to operate as the 18th insurance company in the Peruvian market, focusing on general insurance with an emphasis on surety and bond insurance. The authorization followed technical, legal and prudential assessments of its business model, governance, capital and risk management, and the firm must still show its capital stock is listed on a stock exchange before commencing operations.