Globaim opens offices in Mexico, Argentina and Chile to begin Latin American expansion

Spanish consultancy Globaim has opened offices in Mexico, Argentina and Chile, beginning the Latin American expansion announced when the company entered the market in April 2026.

The new structure will allow the firm to manage high-value insurance claims with local teams while connecting them to its technical resources in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Globaim works with policyholders and insurance brokers on the preparation, valuation and defence of complex claims. It does not operate as an insurer and says it remains independent from the companies underwriting the policies involved in each case.

Its services include loss assessment, claims consulting, expert reports, support in arbitration proceedings, risk engineering, asset valuation and advice for insurance intermediaries.

The expansion gives the Madrid-based company a permanent presence in three of Latin America’s main insurance and industrial markets only five months after its launch.

Three directors for the regional operation

Ricardo de la Garza Mora has been appointed regional director for Mexico and Central America. The Mexican office will therefore operate both as a domestic business and as a base for expansion into neighbouring markets.

In Argentina, the operation will be led by industrial engineer Roberto Lynch, who has more than two decades of experience managing complex insurance claims.

Maximiliano Pumarino Ginestar will serve as general manager for Chile, bringing experience in insurance claims, commercial management and relationships with companies and brokers.

The company has not disclosed the size of the three offices, the number of employees involved or the investment committed to the expansion. It has also not announced acquisitions associated with the move, indicating that the initial phase is being developed through local offices and senior appointments.

The directors will be responsible for establishing relationships with companies, policyholders and brokers while coordinating the technical response to major losses in their respective markets.

Local knowledge is particularly important in claims consulting because policy interpretation, documentation requirements, damage assessment and dispute procedures differ between jurisdictions. Large cases can also require teams combining engineers, architects, economists, forensic specialists and financial analysts.

A company created for complex claims

Globaim began operating on 15 April 2026 under the leadership of chief executive Óscar Rodríguez Vera, an insurance executive with close to 30 years of industry experience.

The project was created with the support of Spanish private equity firm Miura Partners, which manages approximately €1.5 billion in assets and has completed more than 90 investments since its foundation in 2008.

Globaim’s initial team brought experience from projects and claims in more than 50 countries. From the beginning, its strategy included recruiting specialists, establishing offices outside Spain and potentially integrating other technical firms.

The openings in Mexico, Argentina and Chile represent the first implementation of that international plan in Latin America.

The company’s headquarters are in Pozuelo de Alarcón, in the Madrid metropolitan area. From there, it coordinates its activities in EMEA—Europe, the Middle East and North Africa—and its growing Latin American network.

Rather than providing mass-market insurance services, Globaim focuses on situations where the amount, technical complexity or business impact of a loss requires specialist support.

Its work can cover fires and material damage, machinery breakdown, business interruption, civil liability, cyber incidents, natural catastrophes and losses caused by delays in construction or industrial projects.

Energy and infrastructure increase the need for technical expertise

The three selected countries offer different opportunities for the company.

Mexico combines a large insurance market with extensive manufacturing, logistics, energy and infrastructure activity. Its location also provides a base from which Globaim can develop business in Central America.

Argentina has an industrial structure that includes energy, oil and gas, agribusiness, manufacturing, transport and infrastructure. Large losses in these sectors can involve disputes over production interruptions, replacement costs, repair schedules and the application of policy limits.

Chile, meanwhile, has significant mining, energy, construction, logistics and industrial operations. Its exposure to earthquakes, fires, floods and other natural events also increases the importance of risk assessment and business-continuity planning.

Globaim’s role in these cases is to help the policyholder document the damage, calculate the economic impact and prepare the information required to support an insurance claim.

For companies operating across several countries, the consultancy can also coordinate cases that involve different policies, regulatory systems and technical teams.

The regional offices could therefore serve both Latin American businesses and European groups with assets or projects in the three markets.

Representing the policyholder

Globaim’s business model is based on working for insured companies and brokers rather than insurance carriers.

This positioning is relevant in major claims because the insurer normally appoints its own loss adjusters and technical advisers. The policyholder may consequently seek separate assistance to quantify damage, interpret coverage and prepare its case during negotiations.

A complex claim often extends beyond the physical repair of an asset. It can include lost revenue, additional operating expenses, supply-chain disruption, contractual penalties or delays in bringing a project into production.

Calculating these components requires coordination between technical, financial and legal specialists. Poor documentation or an incomplete estimate can reduce the amount recognised under the policy or prolong the settlement process.

Globaim’s services therefore cover the period from the initial inspection and cause analysis to the preparation of expert reports, negotiations and, when necessary, arbitration or litigation support.

The company also provides preventive services, including inspections, probable maximum loss reports and asset valuations. These can help businesses determine whether their insurance limits and policy structures reflect the actual value and risk profile of their operations.

A transatlantic professional-services platform

The expansion reflects a wider movement by Spanish professional-services companies into Latin America.

Shared language and established corporate links facilitate entry, but the insurance environment remains fragmented. Each country has its own regulations, market practices and claims procedures, making local teams necessary even when the technical methodology is coordinated internationally.

For Globaim, the three offices create a corridor connecting its European operation with markets in North and South America. Mexico provides access to Central America, while Argentina and Chile establish a presence in the Southern Cone.

The model may also support European insurers and brokers seeking technical partners for Latin American cases, as well as regional companies investing or operating in Europe.

The next stage will depend on the firm’s ability to convert its senior appointments into a sustained pipeline of assignments. The market for major claims is specialised and irregular: demand can rise after natural catastrophes or industrial accidents but individual cases may take months or years to resolve.

Globaim will also compete with international loss-adjusting groups, engineering consultancies, forensic accounting firms and local specialists that already maintain established relationships with companies and brokers.

Its initial advantage lies in combining European coordination with directors based in each market. The effectiveness of that model will depend on the size of the teams it builds, the sectors it prioritises and its capacity to respond quickly when a major loss occurs.

With the opening of the three offices, Globaim moves from an international plan announced at its creation to an operating presence in Latin America. Mexico, Argentina and Chile will now determine whether the Spanish consultancy can turn its technical experience into a regional insurance-claims business.