Marinha Grande and Pombal each record approximately 11,000 claims.
Leiria records nearly 37,000 insurance claims for damage to homes and businesses

Context & Explainers
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.








