Mapfre and CEPYME renew their alliance to strengthen risk management and the competitiveness of Spanish SMEs

Business Alliances

Mapfre, the insurance company, and the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME) have formalized the renewal of their agreement. The alliance aims to offer SMEs tools and advice for identifying and managing risks, a key factor for their growth and development in the current business environment.

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A strategic pact to strengthen the business fabric

The insurer Mapfre and Confederación Española de la Pequeña y Mediana Empresa (CEPYME) have renewed this June 3rd in Madrid Their collaboration agreement, a strategic alliance designed to boost the competitiveness of SMEs. The main objective is to provide small and medium-sized enterprises with a expert advice on risk identification and management that may compromise their viability and growth.

The signing of the agreement was led by Elena SanzCEO Mapfre Iberia, and Ángela de Miguel, president of CEPYMEThis renewal consolidates a relationship of several years, focused on providing 99% of Spanish businesses with the necessary tools to navigate an increasingly complex and globalized business environment.

Voices of the protagonists: vision and commitment

Elena Sanz, In representation of Mapfre IberiaHe emphasized “the strength of the relationship between both entities, the importance it has for Mapfre supporting SMEs such as engine of the Spanish economyand the shared goal with CEPYME to strengthen the business ecosystem and foster its competitiveness.” Their statement highlights the insurer's commitment to the SME segment, vital to the country's economic structure.

For its part, Ángela de Miguel, president of CEPYMEHe framed the collaboration within the confederation's mission: “This agreement is part of the strategy of CEPYME to support and assist SMEs in their management, providing them with the necessary support to advance in their growth and development processDe Miguel positively assessed the alliance's trajectory, noting that "the renewal of this agreement strengthens our alliance and joint work to boost 99% of our business fabric, which is made up of SMEs."

Key Details of the Mapfre-CEPYME Agreement

Entity	Representative	Role	Key Objective of the Agreement
Mapfre	Elena Sanz	CEO of Mapfre Iberia	Strengthen the business ecosystem and promote competitiveness.
CEPYME	Ángela de Miguel	President of CEPYME	To support SMEs in their management and growth process.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Mapfre-CEPYME alliance

How does this agreement directly benefit an exporting SME?

For an SME with international operations, risk management is critical. This agreement facilitates access to a specialized advice To identify and mitigate risks associated with foreign trade, such as logistical, currency, export credit, or political risks in destination markets. Having the backing of an insurer like Mapfre It allows you to design customized policies that protect global operations.

What specific types of risks will the advice address?

The approach is comprehensive, encompassing everything from traditional operational risks (property damage, civil liability) to the most current ones. This includes the ciberseguridad, supply chain disruption, regulatory compliance and the risks associated with sustainability and ESG criteria, which are increasingly demanded by international markets.

Does this alliance represent a change in the strategy for supporting SMEs in Spain?

More than a change, this renewal consolidates a key trend: collaboration between large corporations and business organizations to create a more robust support ecosystem for SMEs. It recognizes that the resilience and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises depend not only on financing, but also on professional risk management, an essential factor for their survival and expansion.