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Net Profit: EUR624 million, reflecting strong performance across core markets.
Premiums: Up over 1%, with a positive currency effect beginning to emerge.
Non-Life Combined Ratio: 92.8%, improved year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter.
Adjusted ROE: Well over 13%, on track to meet strategic plan targets.
Solvency Ratio: 206.8% as of March, above the midpoint of the target range.
Insurance Revenue: Nearly EUR14 billion, up around 4% under IFRS.
Net Result (IFRS): EUR646 million, exceeding local GAAP by EUR22 million.
Shareholder Equity: Just over EUR10 billion, with a return on equity of 12.4%.
Non-Life Premiums: EUR12.3 billion, up 0.3%.
Non-Life Technical Result: EUR648 million, up over 9%.
Life Premiums: EUR3.8 billion, growing nearly 4%.
Brazil Net Result: EUR136 million, up 4%, with a return on equity of 25%.
North America Net Result: EUR69 million, up 40%.
Shareholders’ Equity: EUR9.6 billion, increasing 7% during the year.
Total Assets Under Management: Over EUR70 billion, growing over 8% year-to-date.
Release Date: July 24, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
Mapfre SA (MPFRF) reported a solid performance with a net profit of EUR624 million, reflecting strong growth in profitability across core markets.
The acquisition of Safety Insurance is expected to be accretive and cash-generating from year one, increasing the group’s net income by over 5% once fully integrated.
The company’s non-life combined ratio improved to an excellent 92.8%, below the updated target range of 93% to 94%.
Mapfre SA (MPFRF) maintains a strong solvency ratio of 206.8%, above the midpoint of its target range, indicating financial strength.
The acquisition of Safety Insurance strengthens Mapfre SA (MPFRF)’s leadership in Massachusetts and the Northeast region, enhancing its exposure to mature and stable markets.
Negative Points
Premiums in North America are down just under 7%, affected by the US dollar depreciation.
The EMEA region reported a EUR4.6 million loss due to reserve strengthening in Italy, despite a strong turnaround in Germany.
The combined ratio in the Latam region stood at 99%, up nearly 4 points, driven by higher claim costs in motor and accident health.
The acquisition of Safety Insurance will have a 10-point impact on the solvency ratio and a 7-point impact on leverage.
The first quarter of 2026 in the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, was impacted by winter storms, affecting performance.
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Q & A Highlights
Q: Juan Pablo from Santander asked about the cost synergies of USD30 million, questioning if there is room for more. A: Jaime Tamayo Ibanez, CEO of North America, responded that the synergies presented are conservative and there is potential for higher synergies after regulatory approvals and alignment with Safety’s management. Additionally, capital synergies of at least $140 million are expected from Safety’s reinsurance structure.
Q: Yuri Shikori from Autonomous inquired about the timing of the Safety Insurance acquisition in the P&C cycle and its potential impact. A: Antonio Huertas Mejias, Executive Chairman and CEO, explained that the acquisition aligns with MAPFRE’s strategy to grow in the US, particularly in states like Massachusetts. Despite the P&C cycle, the acquisition is timely due to favorable combined ratios and the absence of large claims from catastrophic events in recent years.
Q: Juan Pablo from Santander asked about the solvency ratio of Safety and its impact on MAPFRE Group. A: Jaime Tamayo Ibanez stated that Safety’s solvency ratio would be around 240% under MAPFRE’s standards, with $200 million in excess capital. Felipe Navarro Lopez De Chicheri added that the acquisition’s impact on MAPFRE’s solvency is expected to be manageable, with a 10-point impact on the solvency ratio.
Q: Paz Ojeda from Banco Sabadell asked about the confidence levels in Safety’s reserves given the first quarter’s weather impact. A: Jaime Tamayo Ibanez noted that Safety’s reserves have historically shown consistent redundancies, and the reinsurance structure will be adjusted to reduce volatility from weather impacts, ensuring stable results.
Q: Alessia from Barclays questioned the rationale behind investing in motor insurance at a high multiple, considering the AI era’s uncertainties. A: Jose Luis Jimenez Guajardo-Fajardo, Deputy CFO, emphasized that MAPFRE’s investment in motor insurance is strategic, leveraging their expertise and market knowledge. AI is seen as a tool to enhance customer service and reduce costs, not a threat.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.