Who is Agroasemex?
Agroasemex is a government-owned insurance company specializing in the agricultural sector. However, it has recently expanded its portfolio to cover government projects and institutions, including the Tren Maya and entities like the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR).
Agroasemex’s Role in Government Projects
As a national insurance institution with majority government ownership, Agroasemex focuses on rural area protection and managing government risks. Among these risks, it oversees the insurance coverage for projects like the Tren Maya and institutions such as FGR, FOVISSSTE, IMSS, and Segalmex.
Tren Maya Insurance Coverage
The Tren Maya’s annual insurance policy, valued at 923 million pesos, covers accidents, sabotage, and terrorism. For 2024, the annual premium remained nearly unchanged at 922 million pesos.
What incidents does Agroasemex cover in the Tren Maya?
Following an incident involving the Tren Maya in Izamal, Director Óscar David Lozano clarified that Agroasemex requires a documented report of the incident to replace affected assets. The Tren Maya’s policy covers up to 11,270 million pesos per incident, with insured assets valued at 371,895 million pesos.
Additional Clients of Agroasemex
Besides the Tren Maya, Agroasemex also provided insurance for other government projects in 2024:
- Seguro de Daños Ocasionados por Fenómenos Naturales: With a premium of 1,076 million pesos, this policy covers damages caused by natural events.
- Póliza Consolidada para Aeronaves y Embarcaciones: Valued at 199 million pesos, this policy insures government-owned aircraft and vessels.
- Póliza BANOBRAS Obra Civil Terminada: With a premium of 42 million pesos, this policy covers completed civil construction projects.
- Póliza Consolidada de Hacienda: This policy, with accumulated premiums of 7,114.3 million pesos by the end of 2024, manages government financial risks.
Key Questions and Answers
- What types of risks does Agroasemex cover for the Tren Maya?
Agroasemex covers accidents, sabotage, and terrorism for the Tren Maya, with an annual policy valued at 923 million pesos. - What happened during the Tren Maya incident in Izamal?
An unspecified incident occurred in Izamal, prompting Agroasemex to require a documented report for replacing affected assets. - What other government projects does Agroasemex insure?
Agroasemex provides insurance for various government projects, including natural disaster coverage, aeronaves and embarcaciones, completed civil construction projects, and government financial risks.
