Ignacio Álamos
CEO Avla
Avla
Welcome to Avla
We are your strategic partner in every challenge. We don’t just protect your financial future, we empower your success with support, trust, and opportunities.
Let’s grow together.
Let’s grow together.
Our journey
Our growth has always been driven by one goal: to provide financial support to small, medium, and large businesses in every market we serve.
2014
Avla was born...
Avla was founded with the vision of transforming access to insurance and financing for businesses. From the beginning, we focused on offering flexible and adaptable solutions to meet the unique needs of each company.
2015-2016
Our first move towards global expansion...
We began our international journey by launching operations in Peru, strengthening our presence in the region and consolidating our position in the Andean region.
2020-2021
Strengthening our presence...
Our expansion into Mexico and Brazil allowed us to adapt our solutions to new sectors and provide financial support to companies in strategic markets.
2024
We reach
a new milestone...
a new milestone...
Entering the US market as a licensed insurance carrier marks a significant step forward, expanding our footprint, strengthening our credibility, and opening new opportunities to serve businesses across Texas.
Our Leadership Team
Professionals with experience, vision and commitment, guiding Avla and designing innovative financial solutions for the region.
Founder/CEO Avla, MBA Kellogg, former McKinsey consultant
Gabriela Azócar
Country Manager Chile
Business Administration, UDD, former Commercial Director at Cesce
Felipe Tornero
Country Manager Mexico
MBA Cass Business School, former Corporate Banking Manager for SMEs at Avla Chile
Andrés Álamos
Country Manager EE.UU
MBA Babson College, former Commercial Manager at Avla Peru and Project Manager at Avla Peru
Felippe Astrachan
Country Manager Brasil
MBA Kellogg, former Senior Manager at Bain & Co.
Walter Fernández
Country Manager Peru
MBA Insead, former Consultant at Bain & Co. and Risk Manager at Interbank
Raimundo Pérez
CFO
MBA IE Business School, former Variable Rent Manager at LarrainVial
Paula Petit-Laurent
Head of Credit Insurance
Master’s in Finance from the University of Chile, former Risk Manager at Coface
Rodrigo Lozano
Head of Collections
Commercial Engineer, UAH, former Manager at Tanner
Enrique Hederra
Head of Risk, Data & Analytics, Strategy
MBA Chicago Booth, former Consultant at Boston Consulting Group
Jorge Chacón
Head of Operations
Commercial Engineer, PUCV, former Risk Area Manager at Avla
Jessica Calderon
Head of People
Master’s in People & Organizations, UAI, former HR Business Partner at Belcorp
Luz María Abbott
Head of Audit & Compliance
Master’s in Business Law, UAI, former General Legal Manager at Avla
Ignacio Menchaca
Head of Legal
LLM Columbia, former Senior Associate at Morales & Besa
Mario Herrera
Head of IT
Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, former PO at Falabella Financiero
VALUES
Our Essence, Our Values
At Avla, we believe that success is not only measured in results, but in how we achieve them. These values guide us in every decision and reflect our commitment to customers, collaborators, business partners and the market.
Commitment
We deliver what we promise. We persevere in every challenge to achieve our goals and be a reliable partner every step of the way.
Excellency
We are not satisfied. We seek the highest quality in everything we do, from customer service to the continuous improvement of our products and services.
Integrity
We work with honesty, ethics and transparency. We want every solution we offer to reflect our responsibility to those who trust us.
Courage
We dare to challenge what is established, to innovate and to say what we think with clarity and respect. We grow because we dare to change.
Innovation
We are always looking for new paths. We are passionate about improving our services and creating solutions that add real value to our customers.
We invest to generate opportunities with commercial impact
We support projects that promote sustainable development, strengthen communities and promote responsible economic growth.
Supported SMEs
+80,000
SMEs backed by our policies.
Housing conditions
+108,000
Supported projects to improve lives.
Women's empowerment
+100,000
attendees on average at our digital training meetings.
Environmental impact
$3,143 MM
in insured capital in environmental impact management and renewable energy projects.
29 prestigious international reinsurers with the highest risk ratings trust our experience and stability
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Voices from our team
The key to our success is our people. Discover what it's like to work at AVLA through those who are building our future every day.
“Since coming to Avla, I found a great opportunity to grow. The constant change and evolution of the company have allowed me to learn and contribute more. Moving from finance to strategy broadened my vision of the business and the industry. This change has been key to my professional development. I thank my colleagues for their trust. Their support has been fundamental in this new role.”
Felipe Valenzuela
Assistant Strategy Manager
+165 thousand policies issued and more than 80 thousand SMEs supported in their development
The commitment to success of our business partners and customers is getting stronger every day. Thanks to you we are here.
51%
of women in our company
+700
collaborators at Avla
+1,700
brokers working with us
+80,000
SMEs supported by our policies
+165,000
policies issued
Offices in United States, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Brazil
Visit our headquarters in Santiago de Chile, Lima, Mexico City, São Paulo or Texas.
Mexico
Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 222 Interior Piso 21 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
+52 55 8933 0100View on Google Maps
Brazil
Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo, 1855, Ed. Brasílio Machado -14º Andar - São Paulo (SP)
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United States
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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México
Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 222 Interior Piso 21 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
+52 55 8933 0100Ver en Google Maps
Brasil
Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo, 1855, Ed. Brasílio Machado -14º Andar - São Paulo (SP)
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Estados Unidos
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Brasil
Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo, 1855, Ed. Brasílio Machado -14º Andar - São Paulo (SP)
Ver en Google Maps
México
Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 222 Interior Piso 21 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
+52 55 8933 0100Ver en Google Maps
Estados Unidos
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Ver en Google Maps
México
Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 222 Interior Piso 21 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
+52 55 8933 0100Ver en Google Maps
Brasil
Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo, 1855, Ed. Brasílio Machado -14º Andar - São Paulo (SP)
Ver en Google Maps
Estados Unidos
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Ver en Google Maps
United States
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380
View on Google Maps
México
Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 222 Interior Piso 21 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
+52 55 8933 0100View on Google Maps
Brasil
Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo, 1855, Ed. Brasílio Machado -14º Andar - São Paulo (SP)
View on Google Maps
At Avla US Insurance Company, we are proud to be a licensed insurance carrier in the state of Texas (NAIC No. 17634) and part of the Avla Group. Our role is clear: we underwrite and issue insurance products directly, bringing the strength and reliability of a carrier to our agents, brokers, and clients.
With more than a decade of experience and over 165,000 policies issued across five countries, Avla has built a reputation for leadership in Contract Bonds and Commercial Bonds. Our strength is reinforced by the support of 30 leading international reinsurers, ensuring the security and confidence our partners rely on.
In the United States, our purpose is stronger than ever: to simplify bonding, provide innovative solutions, and empower SMEs through insurance products that adapt to their real needs. At Avla US, we combine global expertise with local presence to help our partners and clients grow with confidence.
With more than a decade of experience and over 165,000 policies issued across five countries, Avla has built a reputation for leadership in Contract Bonds and Commercial Bonds. Our strength is reinforced by the support of 30 leading international reinsurers, ensuring the security and confidence our partners rely on.
In the United States, our purpose is stronger than ever: to simplify bonding, provide innovative solutions, and empower SMEs through insurance products that adapt to their real needs. At Avla US, we combine global expertise with local presence to help our partners and clients grow with confidence.
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard Suite 400, Office 455, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Phone: 888 207-1746
