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Mapfre acquires Safety Insurance Group and strengthens its presence in the U.S.

Insurance company Mapfre takes control of Safety Insurance Group for $1.542 billion, reinforcing its position in the northeastern United States.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Mapfre acquires Safety Insurance Group and strengthens its presence in the U.S. — Archive photoPhoto: Juan Pérez Ventura · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Insurance company Mapfre has announced the acquisition of control over Safety Insurance Group for a total of $1.542 billion. This transaction is part of its strategy to accelerate the expansion of its operations in the United States.

With this purchase, Mapfre aims to strengthen its presence particularly in the northeastern region of the country, a key market for the company. The acquisition also represents a strategic direction in its international growth.

This operation highlights Mapfre's interest in consolidating its position in a competitive market, thus contributing to its expansion plan in the insurance sector in North America.

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