Following severe weather conditions in Portugal, over 100,000 insurance claims have been submitted, with 75% already assessed. Insurers have processed only 12,000 claims so far, as many are hindered by access issues. The government has extended the state of calamity in affected areas and pledged significant financial support.
Over 100,000 claims submitted to insurers following bad weather
Saturday, 14 February 2026RSS
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The Portuguese Insurance Association (Associação Portuguesa de Seguradores) is the industry trade body that represents insurers in Portugal, collects sector data and speaks with government and the media after major events. On 14 February 2026 it reported more than 100,000 claims from recent bad weather (about half reported in the previous week); policyholders should contact their insurer promptly and check their cover and claims process.
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