October 1, 2025
MADRID, Spain, – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced two strategic appointments that reinforce its organizational structure and reflect its ongoing commitment to growth and professional development.
José María de la Maza has been named Head of the Energy Division. With nearly two decades of experience in loss adjusting, he has played a key role in major energy sector projects. His expertise spans Spain’s electrical transmission and distribution networks, as well as renewable energy generation facilities. He has managed complex claims involving extreme weather events, fires, and critical equipment failures in photovoltaic and wind power plants, substations, and transformer stations. His appointment highlights Sedgwick’s dedication to technical excellence in the energy sector.
Adelaida Caro has been appointed Head of Transportation, reporting to Carlos Mantecas, Director of Marine, Transportation, and Aviation. A mechanical engineer and Certified Average Adjuster by the Official College of the Merchant Navy, Adelaida brings over 15 years of experience in engineering and construction. Since joining Sedgwick in 2013, she has specialized in loss adjusting across engineering, industrial, marine, and transportation sectors, both domestically and internationally. Her portfolio includes claims involving perishables, frozen goods, bulk cargo, and industrial equipment.
Ana Franco de Sarabia, Managing Director of Sedgwick Spain, commented: “José María and Adelaida are exceptional professionals who embody our values and consistently deliver outstanding service to our clients. These appointments strengthen Sedgwick’s leadership in Spain and bring strategic vision to two critical sectors.” At Sedgwick, we are committed to nurturing talent and empowering our teams. These promotions reflect our culture of internal growth and reinforce our ability to provide specialized solutions in key industries such as energy and transportation.”
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
