Despite the difficulties posed by a fragmented health care system, opportunities for private health insurance are abundant in Peru. Health services are provided by five main entities: Seguro Integral de Salud; Seguro Social de Salud (EsSalud); two government schemes for the armed forces and the police; and private health insurers, known as ...
Though recent highs in premium income have made Peru’s insurance market one of the fastest-growing in Latin America, the country remains comparatively underinsured. Taking these two factors into consideration, it is apparent that the sector has been showing strong growth but from a very low base, and that awareness of insurance as a way of...
Ancient Peru was the cradle of the Incan empire, which flourished between 1400 and 1533 CE. The empire’s religious and administrative centre, Cuzco, is known today for being home to the world-renowned Machu Picchu. One of the new seven wonders of the world, the site attracts thousands of visitors each year. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors...
Once known as a country scarred by economic and social upheaval, Peru has now experienced nearly two decades of economic growth alongside the continued establishment of democratic principles – increasingly so since the turn of the millennium. Buoyed by high commodity prices, the mineral-rich country grew at an average annual rate of 6.2% in...
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