Insurer profile
MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal
MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal · Portugal
Overview
MetLife Portugal is the local branch of MetLife Europe d.a.c., an Irish-incorporated insurance company that is part of the global MetLife group. It is a specialist in Life and Personal Accident insurance and was the first foreign insurer to establish itself in Portugal.
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Company details
- Parent group
- MetLife, Inc. (via MetLife Europe d.a.c., Ireland)
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Ireland (primary), with limited supervision by the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF) in Portugal
- Phone
- +351 213 475 031
- [email protected]
Products from MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal
Health5
Personal Accident Insurance
Comprehensive personal accident cover providing capital for death or disability plus 24/7 assistance services worldwide.
Hospitalisation Insurance
Pays a daily allowance or covers costs in case of hospitalisation due to accident or illness.
Critical Illness Insurance
Pays a lump sum capital upon diagnosis of one of the serious illnesses covered by the policy.
Senior Personal Accident Insurance
Accident insurance for people over 50 years old, covering fractures, injuries and death by accident, extendable to spouse and children.
MediDental Care (Dental Plan)
A dental savings plan combined with family protection, offering discounts on dental treatments and accident hospitalisation subsidies.
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Life Insurance – Full Family Protection
A life insurance contract that pays a capital sum to beneficiaries in case of death or Absolute and Definitive Disability of the insured.
Life Insurance – Mortgage Loan Protection
Life insurance linked to a mortgage that guarantees repayment of the outstanding loan amount to the bank in case of death or Absolute and Definitive Disability.
Employee Benefits Protection (Companies)
Customised group life and accident policies designed to protect employees and provide social benefits for companies.
Individual Protection for Companies
Personalised life and accident insurance solutions tailored for businesses and groups.
Regulatory updates
MetLife Europe d.a.c. and MetLife Europe Insurance d.a.c. are authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and subject to limited supervision by Portugal's ASF. In 2024 the company reported direct premium production in Portugal of €118.2 million, up 1.9% year-on-year, remaining in the Top 15 for Life insurance and 2nd in Personal Accident. In 2025 MetLife marked 40 years of presence in Portugal.
