Company DescriptionMapfre, S.A., engages in the insurance and reinsurance activities worldwide. It offers life, health, accident, savings and investment, retirement, burial, and travel and leisure insurance; and homeowner's, automobile, third-party liability, family, and other insurance. The company also provides vehicle, third-party liability and asset, agriculture and livestock, commercial establishment, and other insurance products. In addition, it offers engineering and building, hull and aviation, transportation of goods, surety and credit, life and retirement, and other insurances and reinsurance products. The company offers its services to individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, self-employed people, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations. It distributes its products through a network of 4,942 direct and delegates; and 10,412 bancassurance offices, as well as through 77,754 delegates, agents, and brokers. The company was formerly known as Corporacion Mapfre and changed its name to Mapfre, S.A. in December 2006. Mapfre, S.A. was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Majadahonda, Spain. Mapfre, S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Cartera Mapfre, S.L.
How the Company Makes MoneyMapfre generates revenue primarily through its insurance operations, which encompass premium income from various policies including life, health, auto, and property insurance. The company collects premiums from its policyholders, which constitutes a significant portion of its revenue. Additionally, Mapfre earns income from investment activities, as it invests the premiums received until claims are paid out. This investment income includes returns from stocks, bonds, and real estate. The company also engages in reinsurance, providing coverage to other insurers, which adds another revenue stream. Strategic partnerships with other financial institutions and businesses enhance its distribution capabilities and broaden its customer base, further contributing to its earnings. Overall, Mapfre's diversified portfolio and international presence help stabilize its revenue streams against market fluctuations.