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Vinci Compass Seeks Latin American Growth With $66.5 Million AustralRe Acquisition

Private equity firm Vinci Compass Investments Ltd. agreed to acquire 100% of Brazilian reinsurer Austral Resseguradora for total consideration estimated at R$336 million ($66.5 million). . . .

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