Nacional de Seguros arrives in Peru to raise the standard of the bonding and surety market.

Nacional de Seguros S.A., a Colombian company specializing in surety bonds, announced the start of its operations in the Peruvian insurance market after obtaining authorization from the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance, and Pension Funds Administrators (SBS) in May 2026. Entry into Peru represents the company's first regional expansion destination and consolidates its growth strategy outside of Colombia.

The Peruvian surety and bond market continues to show strong growth: total premiums reached 615 million soles at the end of 2025, representing a 171% increase compared to the previous year. Local governments put 15,131 projects out to bid between 2023 and 2025, with an average of USD 1.1 million per contract, while projects currently under construction total USD 96.655 billion and projects awaiting commencement represent an additional USD 26.938 billion. In this context, Nacional de Seguros identified a concrete opportunity in Peru for specialized players offering differentiated value.

An international-backed specialization company

Founded in Colombia in 2013, Nacional de Seguros currently holds the third position in market share for surety bonds in its country of origin. The company enters Peru with a solid financial structure and an international reinsurance panel with ratings between A- and AA.

Key figures — Colombia (year-end 2025)

Risk ratings and reinsurer panel

Specialized portfolio for the Peruvian market

• Guarantees for public and private works, supplies, and services contracts. Coverages: Bid Security, Performance Bond, Advances and Down Payments.
• Surety Bonds: for legal and customs obligations. Coverage: International Freight Forwarder, Customs Broker, Express Delivery Service, Temporary Admission for Re-export and VAT Return to Exporters.

Distribution through direct promoters and insurance brokers, targeting legal entities and individuals with businesses and at least two years of operation in the country.

A market with high growth potential

The public works sector and foreign trade form the two axes of opportunity for Nacional de Seguros Perú. In the customs segment, the insured sums are defined in the General Customs Law, with SUNAT as the beneficiary, covering 937 companies including freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Key indicators of the Peruvian surety market