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Occident
Occident is a insurance based in Bilbao, founded 1879; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Occident
Seguros Bilbao was founded in 1918. It offers insurance and financial products to individuals and small to medium-sized companies in Spain.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
1879
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Bilbao
Corporate office
Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Additional offices
Madrid, Spain · Barcelona, Spain
Principals
José María Serra Farré
Chairman
Hugo Serra Calderón
CEO
Laura Halpern
President of Fundación Occident
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Occident and how is ownership structured?
The Serra family controls Occident through INOC, S.A., a private holding company. José María Serra Farré serves as chairman, with his son Hugo Serra Calderón acting as CEO. The family does not publicly disclose shareholding percentages, but public record confirms the family's controlling position has been maintained across multiple generations since consolidating the group in the 20th century.
What real estate assets does Occident own?
Occident holds a concentrated portfolio of prime Spanish commercial property. Public record identifies office buildings at Paseo de la Castellana 4 and Méndez Álvaro Norte I in Madrid, the group headquarters in Sant Cugat del Vallès, the Plus Ultra Seguros building on Plaza de las Cortes, and a broader office portfolio across Madrid and Barcelona. The family also owns the Baqueira-Beret ski resort in Lleida.
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