Car Theft Trends and Vehicle Tracking Requirements in Brazil

Published by: SBD Ltd.

Published: Apr. 1, 2008 - 27 Pages

Table of Contents

Car theft trends and vehicle tracking requirements in Brazil

1. Executive summary

1.1 Main conclusions

1.2 Overview

1.3 Current situation

1.4 Future changes

2. Brazil - market overview

2.1 Market situation

2.2 Car theft data

3. Insurance system

3.1 Insurance association

3.2 Types of insurance

3.3 Damage and Reparability

4. Requirements and approval processes for tracking systems

4.1 Requirements for line-fit (mandatory) tracking systems

4.2 Approval process for line-fit tracking systems

4.2.1. Tracking system hardware

4.2.2. Tracking service providers (monitoring centres) ..

4.3 Requirements for aftermarket tracking systems

4.4 Approval process for aftermarket tracking systems

5. Reaction to mandate announcement

5.1 Vehicle manufacturers

5.2 Insurers

5.3 Consumers

6. Market for tracking systems

6.1 Hardware

6.2 Service Providers

6.3 Vehicle manufacturer promotions

7. Future developments

7.1 Introduction timing for mandatory tracking systems

7.2 Ongoing discussions regarding technical requirements

7.3 Insurance benefit for mandatory systems

7.4 Sistema Nacional de Identificação Automática de Veículos (SINIAV)

List of figures

Figure 1. Comparison of theft rates by country

Figure 2. Map of Brazil

Figure 3. Brazil new car sales trend (passenger cars only)

Figure 4. Brazil new car market share by vehicle manufacturer in 2007

Figure 5. Thefts of Casco-insured cars in Brazil

Figure 6. Percentage of vehicles recovered after theft in Brazil

Figure 7. Example insurance ‘CAR’ ratings for popular models

Figure 8. Overview of SINIAV operation

List of tables

Table 1. Vehicle manufacturers with highest number of thefts in Brazil

Table 2. Cars with highest theft risk in Brazil

Table 3. 2007 Market share of motor insurance companies (excluding liability)

Table 4. Cost of claims for Casco insurance (Jan - Jun 2007)

Table 5. Brazilian tracking system requirements (DENATRAN Directive 47)

Table 6. CESVI approval criteria for passenger car tracking systems

Table 7. CESVI tracking system evaluation classification

Abstract

In an attempt to reduce high levels of vehicle theft, the Brazilian Government has mandated that all new vehicles sold from 1 August 2009 must be fitted with a vehicle tracking system.

As part of SBD’s expanding global portfolio on vehicle insurance legislation, we are pleased to present our new report, Car theft trends and vehicle tracking requirements in Brazil. This study provides a factual assessment of the new legislation, together with SBD’s considered opinion on the latest developments and impact on the industry. This new report will help you to:

• Obtain an overview of Brazilian market data, including car parc and vehicle manufacturer share
• Understand the impact of the new legislation and gain expert comment from SBD
• Review the latest theft statistics and find out which vehicle models are most likely to be stolen
• Discover the potential insurance benefits to owners of vehicles fitted with tracking systems
• Design improved security features to comply with the 2009 vehicle tracking legislation

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