Does anyone know of any good sources on how banking and insurance are organized in DR? Who are the regulators, which are the established firms, how much activity in either of these sectors?

Any help appreciated...

i have a limited knowledge of insurance regulation in the DR, so i am writing this reply mainly on observation and surmise. for all intents and purposes, there seems to be no regulatory insurance department that functions here, and, consequently, no rules ( those who know otherwise can correct me). i only happen to know that if you have an automobile mishap, it generally takes forever to get a settlement, even when your documents are in order and your payments are in a current state. do not expect things to proceed like they do in the States, where things happen according to plan.

Dreads, insurance claims may vary just like the states. I have known several people who have had auto and medical claims and have been able to resolve their claims within a reasonable amount of time (considering).

I do think their is an insurance regulatory agency. How effective are they is another question. I will ask around, and advise when I have an answer.