Enhancing Leadership: MAPFRE RE Bolsters Executive Ranks to Advance Expansion Plans
**MAPFRE RE Announces Major Leadership Changes in Strategic Overhaul**
Insurance giant MAPFRE has announced a series of new leadership appointments as part of a broader management overhaul, aimed at supporting business development, strengthening commercial relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency.
The moves reflect MAPFRE's continued focus on expanding its executive capabilities to meet evolving market demands. The appointments are part of a renewal and optimization of the executive team that began in February 2023.
José Manuel Inchausti will join as Director and as Chairman of MAPFRE RE on 6 September, replacing Esteban Tejera who is stepping down due to reaching the statutory age limit for board membership. Inchausti, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the insurance sector, will play a pivotal role in steering MAPFRE RE's operations, governance, and business development efforts.
Fernando Utrilla Agüero has been appointed as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MAPFRE RE, effective from 1 July. Utrilla, who previously served as Assistant General Manager of MAPFRE Group Business, will report directly to MAPFRE RE’s CEO, Miguel Rosa. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Insurance Sciences from the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
José López González, currently Underwriting Manager for MAPFRE Group Retrocessions, has been appointed as Assistant General Manager of MAPFRE Group Business and will join the Management Committee, effective from 1 July. López, who has been with MAPFRE RE since September 2008, has taken on various strategic roles in the retrocession area. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Alcalá de Henares.
Javier San Basilio was appointed as General Manager of MAPFRE RE in February 2023 as part of the ongoing renewal of the executive team.
By expanding the MAPFRE RE Management Team, the company aims to enhance decision-making and leadership capabilities across international markets, accelerating MAPFRE's global growth strategy. The strategic objectives of these appointments include business development, strengthening commercial relationships, and optimising operational efficiency.
MAPFRE RE reported record earnings in 2024, indicating a strong financial backdrop for the company. The changes will be effective as of 1 July.
References: [1] MAPFRE RE Press Release, "MAPFRE RE Appoints New Deputy CFO and Assistant General Manager of MAPFRE Group Business," 2025. [2] MAPFRE RE Press Release, "MAPFRE RE Announces New Leadership Appointments," 2023.
For further expansion of its global footprint in finance and business, MAPFRE RE has signed strategic partnerships with ffnews.com, focusing on market news and analysis. In line with these collaborative efforts, Fernando Utrilla Agüero's responsibilities have been extended to overseeing the financial aspects of the agreement, working alongside Joseph López González who will act as the liaison between MAPFRE RE and other commercial entities to solidify business relationships.
