Insurer profile
MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal
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.
Source- Legal entity
- MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal
- Headquarters
- Lisbon, Portugal
- 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
- sinistros@metlife.pt
- Founded
- 1985
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Products from MetLife Europe d.a.c. - Branch in Portugal
life
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
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.
health
Personal Accident Insurance
Comprehensive personal accident cover providing capital for death or disability plus 24/7 assistance services worldwide.
health
Hospitalisation Insurance
Pays a daily allowance or covers costs in case of hospitalisation due to accident or illness.
health
Critical Illness Insurance
Pays a lump sum capital upon diagnosis of one of the serious illnesses covered by the policy.
health
Senior Personal Accident Insurance
Accident insurance for people over 50 years old, covering fractures, injuries and death by accident, extendable to spouse and children.
life
Employee Benefits Protection (Companies)
Customised group life and accident policies designed to protect employees and provide social benefits for companies.
financial
Payment Protection (Companies)
Solutions that guarantee payment of clients' financial commitments to credit institutions in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as invoice or rent protection.
life
Individual Protection for Companies
Personalised life and accident insurance solutions tailored for businesses and groups.
health
MediDental Care (Dental Plan)
A dental savings plan combined with family protection, offering discounts on dental treatments and accident hospitalisation subsidies.
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.