Miura Partners (Miura) has appointed Eduardo Dávila, Operating Partner at Miura and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, as Chairman and CEO of SABSEG to lead the company’s expansion and consolidation in the Southern European insurance brokerage market.
With over 20 years of executive leadership experience across culturally diverse environments and deep expertise in the insurance sector, Mr. Dávila is the ideal leader to guide this expansion.
SABSEG is a leading independent broker in Iberia, comprising 22 specialized brokerages to date, focused on business lines and regional niches. The new partnership will enable Sabseg to strengthen its presence in Spain and Portugal while expanding into new markets across Southern Europe.
Miguel Machado will remain President and CEO of SABSEG Portugal, while Carles Alsina, until now CEO of SABSEG Spain, will rejoin Miura as an Operating Partner following a progressive and orderly transition. During his tenure leading Sabseg, the group has consolidated its presence in Spain and Portugal, reaching €650 million in premiums and a team of 710 employees.
Eduardo Dávila, Chairman and CEO at Sabseg:
“I am honored to join Sabseg at such a pivotal moment in its journey. With Miura Partners’ strategic vision, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth and strengthen our presence across Southern Europe. Our goal is to build on SABSEG’s strong local foundations while fostering innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners.”
Juan Leach, Founding Partner at Miura Partners:
“At Miura, we are dedicated to supporting outstanding companies like Sabseg in their growth and international expansion. Eduardo’s appointment is a natural step forward, given his track record, vision, and the key capabilities needed to lead this new phase of growth and consolidation in the insurance brokerage market. At the same time, I would like to express our gratitude for Carles Alsina’s work in laying the essential operational foundations for this project.”
About Eduardo Dávila
Mr. Dávila brings over 20 years of experience driving change across diverse contexts and cultures. He is currently Operating Partner at Miura Partners in the Business Services sector, as well as Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co’s Global Insurance Practice.
With deep expertise in the insurance sector, Mr. Dávila is recognized as a global leader who excels at mobilizing and fostering growth in both business and people. A firm believer in the importance of the human element, he places it at the forefront of his leadership philosophy.
In recent years, he has held the position of CEO of EMEA at AON, a role that included membership on the Global Executive Committee and co-chairing the Global Inclusion Leadership Council. As CEO of EMEA, Mr. Dávila managed a complex region of over 40 countries, 15,000 employees, and €3bn in business.
About SABSEG
SABSEG is a leading independent insurance broker in Iberia, specializing in business lines and niche markets such as agriculture, credit and surety, marine, entertainment and art insurance. With a strong focus on technology and digitalization, the group enhances financial and talent management to deliver superior client service. SABSEG’s strategy empowers its partners with technological, financial, and human resources to strengthen client relationships and offer innovative solutions.
SABSEG manages over €650million in premiums, serves 310,000 clients, employs 710 people, operates 56 offices, and collaborates with 2,000 agents.
About Miura Partners
Miura Partners is a purpose-driven Private Equity firm. With offices in Barcelona and Madrid, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized family-owned and entrepreneurial companies. Miura provides attractive growth and innovation plans with a clear focus on sustainability and internationalization.
Since inception in 2008, Miura has raised five primary funds across its Buyout and Impact strategies, alongside two continuation vehicles in the Agribusiness and Dental Health verticals. The firm currently manages assets exceeding €1.5bn and has completed more than 80 investments worth in excess of €4bn.