Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
The Spanish insurance services company Mapfre has announced the creation of 800 new jobs within its commercial network in Spain. The insurer aims to fill positions across its entire network, located both in provincial capitals and in numerous towns of varying sizes. Furthermore, Mapfre is offering candidates a comprehensive training and support programme to develop their careers as financial and insurance specialists.
Most of the positions offered by Mapfre are for financial and insurance specialists, with a particular emphasis on life insurance. Additionally, the company is offering roles within Mapfre Gestión Patrimonial as financial advisors and agents. This initiative aligns with Mapfre's earlier announcement regarding the opening of more than 300 new sales offices throughout Spain over the next three years, distributed across the entire country.
Mapfre announced previous business expansion plans for 2022 Mapfre 2022-ESand 2019 Mapfre 2019-ESfor the creation of 203 and 150 jobs, respectively, plus an internal restructuring process affecting 250 jobs in 2021 Mapfre 2021-ES
Eurofound (2025), Mapfre, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 202491, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202491.
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