This paper surveys the formation and development of insurance business in Brazil. It describes its very first steps, from the colonial times and imperial era to recent events. Particular attention is given to regulatory changes, showing how they evolved in response to macroeconomic shocks that...

The objective of this study is to analyse the relationship of economic growth and financial development as determinants of NLI premium consumption, using data from a highly volatile economic environment. The empirical results revealed a positive relationship among economic growth, credit, and...