Insurer profile

Ocidental - Portuguese Life Insurance Company, S.A.

Ocidental was founded in 1987 and pioneered bancassurance in Portugal in partnership with what is now Millennium bcp; it is part of Grupo Ageas Portugal and is described as the largest bank-channel insurance seller in Portugal, offering a broad range of Life and Non-Life solutions for families and businesses.

Source
Legal entity
Ocidental - Portuguese Life Insurance Company, S.A.
Headquarters
Praça Príncipe Perfeito 2, 1990-278 Lisbon, Portugal
Parent group
Ageas (Grupo Ageas Portugal)
Regulator
Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF - Autoridade de Supervisão de Seguros e Fundos de Pensões)
Phone
+351 210 042 490
Email
apoioaocliente@ocidentalseguros.pt
Founded
1987
Last verified
Aug 26, 2026
Official website

Products from Ocidental - Portuguese Life Insurance Company, S.A.

life

YOLO! Life Insurance

A flexible life risk insurance personalized to the client, offering higher capital in life coverages than in death coverage.

life

FORTE! Serious Illness Insurance

Life insurance that pays a capital sum in case of diagnosis of a serious illness, aimed at people aged 50 to 100.

health

Médis Health Insurance

Health insurance sold under the Médis brand giving access to a medical network, consultations, exams and hospitalization cover, issued technically by Ocidental via Millennium bcp.

health

Médis Dental Insurance

Dental health insurance offering full protection for dental care.

property

Homin Home Multirisk Insurance

Home multirisk insurance protecting the building, contents and family civil liability.

property

Home Loan Multirisk Insurance

Home multirisk insurance required when taking out a mortgage loan, covering the property linked to the credit.

motor

Móbis Motor Insurance

Motor insurance covering compulsory third-party liability and optionally own-damage (casco) cover for the vehicle.

motor

Fleet Motor Insurance for Businesses

Commercial motor insurance for company vehicle fleets, distributed via Millennium bcp.

other

Personal Accident Insurance

Personal accident insurance offering protection in the event of death, disability or treatment expenses.

other

Volta Personal Accident (55+)

A version of the personal accident insurance aimed at people aged 55 or over, providing protection in the event of an accident.

other

Domestic Employee Work Accident Insurance

Mandatory work accident insurance for domestic employees, based on the declared remuneration.

pet

Pétis Pet Insurance

Insurance for dogs and cats combining third-party liability for animal-caused damage with veterinary assistance services.

travel

Travel Protection Insurance

Travel and leisure insurance providing 24-hour travel assistance for policyholders.

travel

Viagem ON/OFF Travel Insurance

A pay-as-you-travel insurance that only charges the client while they are travelling.

financial

Personal Loan Payment Protection Plan

Insurance covering personal loan instalments in case of unemployment or illness.

life

Personal Loan Life Insurance

Life insurance associated with a personal loan, protecting payment of instalments in case of death or invalidity.

financial

Reforma Segura PPR (Retirement Savings)

A retirement savings plan (PPR) offered as a life insurance product to complement pension income.

financial

Financial / Unit-Linked Insurance

Investment-linked insurance products where capital is invested in investment funds, offering higher return potential with associated risk.

property

Business Assets Insurance

Property insurance for business assets offered to corporate clients.

property

Business Protection Multirisk Insurance

Multirisk insurance designed to protect small business premises and operations.

property

Local Accommodation Insurance

Property insurance tailored for local accommodation (short-term rental) businesses.

other

Third-Party Work Accident Insurance (Employer's Liability)

Mandatory work accident insurance for employers covering their employees.

liability

General/Operations Civil Liability Insurance

General civil liability insurance covering risks arising from the operation of a business.

other

Employee Benefits Personal Accident Insurance

Personal accident insurance offered as an employee benefit for companies.

health

Médis Corporate Health Insurance

Group health insurance for companies under the Médis brand.

health

Médis Corporate Dental Insurance

Group dental insurance for companies under the Médis brand.

health

Médis Light Corporate Health Insurance

A lighter, lower-cost group health insurance plan for companies under the Médis brand.

cyber

Cyber Risks Insurance for Businesses

Cyber risk insurance for businesses covering losses related to cyber incidents.

financial

PPR Empresas 8th Series (Retirement Savings for Companies)

A retirement savings plan (PPR) product offered to companies for employee benefit programmes.

Regulatory updates

Ocidental - Companhia Portuguesa de Seguros de Vida, S.A. is registered with the ASF (Registo ASF 1124) and is listed among the insurers that communicate Ombudsman recommendations to the ASF under Regulatory Standard No. 7/2022-R. The company has also been party to EU-level litigation on group life insurance contracts linked to bank loans (Court of Justice of the EU case C-263/22 involving Ocidental).

Offer pages

Motor third-party liability

Móbis is a motor third-party liability insurance for the Portugal market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Aug 26, 2026

Travel insurance

Ocidental is a travel insurance for the Portugal market with no online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Aug 26, 2026