MEX INS ESG Risk Management Policies


On May 10, MEX INS issued draft mandating ESG risk management.


  • MEX INS issued amending circular 2/24, requiring ESG risk management policies.
  • Background
  • UN 2030 agenda defined sustainable development and ESG objectives, see #111621.
  • Protection of natural resources is of vital importance for corporate governance criteria.
  • Along with profitability ESG criteria must be considered to finance sustainable projects.
  • There is an incentive to maintain the capacity to generate value in the long term, recognizing the risks associated with said criteria in a globalized environment.
  • Amendment Highlights
  • Requires institutions and mutual insurance companies to incorporate ESG criteria into their corporate governance, comprehensive risk management and investment policies.
  • Establishes a regulatory framework for the insurance and surety sector to achieve sustainable development objectives with investments in a socially responsible strategy.
  • With the aim to strengthen the solvency of the institutions in protection of the public interest, as well as the interests of the insured , society and the general environment.
  • Effectiveness
  • Circular will enter into force on the day after its publication in the official gazette.
  • Jun. 2024 MEX INS Official Gazette
  • On Jun. 5, 2024, MEX INS published Circular 2/24 in the gazette, effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators MEX INS
Entity Types Corp; Ins
Reference OG, Cir 2/24, 6/5/2024; RF SHCP/56959, 5/10/2024; File No. 05/0014/100524; ESG; Conamer
Functions Compliance; Environment; Financial; Legal; Operations; Risk
Countries Mexico
Category
State
Products Corporate; Insurance; Mutual Insurer
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 5/10/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 211729
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/5/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 06/10/2024