Catalana Occidente Group
Catalana Occidente Group (GCO) is a Spanish insurance company providing a wide range of life, non-life, and credit insurance products. Headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, the group operates extensively across Spain and international markets.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Sant Cugat del Vallès
Founded
1864
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
BME Growth, Mercado Continuo
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A.
Data Hosting
ES
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1864
Company founded
Sociedad Catalana de Seguros contra Incendios a Prima Fija was established in Barcelona.
1999
Acquisition of Lepanto
The group acquired the insurance company Lepanto, expanding its market share.
2023
Brand simplification
The group transitioned its brand identity to GCO (Grupo Catalana Occidente).