What Marsh Portugal does

Marsh Portugal is the Portuguese branch office of Marsh, the global insurance broking and risk advisory division of Marsh McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC). Established in 1957 and headquartered in Lisbon with 72 employees, Marsh Portugal serves commercial and corporate clients in Portugal through a horizontal platform of approximately 35 service lines spanning insurance brokerage, risk consulting, claims advocacy, and specialized risk solutions. Core service families include Property Risk Management, Casualty, Financial & Professional Liability, Cyber Risk, Employee Health & Benefits, Captive Insurance, Parametrics, Political Risk, and Terrorism Risk, delivered through dedicated industry practice groups covering 30+ sectors such as Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Energy & Power, Technology, and Real Estate.

The technology foundation is built on data and analytics platforms supporting risk quantification, including the proprietary Global Insurance Market Index (GIMI) — a measure of global commercial insurance rate change at renewal — alongside Risk Analytics and Client and Market Technologies that enable data-driven insights for client decision-making. The firm operates as part of Marsh's broader global network spanning 130+ countries and territories, with the Portugal office serving as a local point of access for multinational clients requiring coordinated cross-border placements and for Portuguese enterprises seeking access to global insurance markets.

Marsh Portugal generates revenue through two primary streams: commission-based compensation as an insurance broker placing coverage on behalf of clients (typically a percentage of premium), and professional service fees for risk advisory, claims management, and consulting engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, determined by client-specific risk assessments, coverage requirements, and market conditions, with contracts typically structured as multi-year engagements. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales, leveraging direct client relationships, industry-specific expertise, and the global Marsh network to acquire and serve commercial customers requiring sophisticated risk solutions.

Name

Marsh Portugal

Legal name

Marsh Portugal

Website

https://marsh.pt

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marsh Portugal is the Lisbon-based Portuguese branch of Marsh, the global insurance broking and risk advisory division of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). It serves commercial and corporate clients with a platform of approximately 35 risk and insurance service lines across 30+ industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage and Risk Advisory

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lines Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage
• Risk management
• Risk advisory
• Commercial insurance
• Claims management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Broking and Commission Revenue: Marsh acts as an insurance broker placing coverage on behalf of clients with insurers, earning commission-based compensation typically calculated as a percentage of premium. The firm also provides advisory and consultancy services for risk management.
2. Professional Services and Consulting Fees: Advisory services including risk consulting, claims management, and specialized risk advisory engagements, billed through professional service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marsh Portugal provides insurance brokerage and risk advisory services to commercial and corporate clients in Portugal. The firm places insurance coverage with carriers on behalf of clients, earning commissions, and also delivers risk consulting, claims management, and specialized risk advisory services across approximately 35 service lines including property, casualty, cyber, employee benefits, and political risk.

Product overview

Marsh Portugal is the Portuguese operation of Marsh, a global professional services firm and leading insurance broker. The company operates as a platform of specialized risk and insurance services rather than a single unified product. Marsh's offering comprises approximately 35 core service lines organized around insurance brokerage, risk advisory, and specialized risk solutions. Key service families include Property Risk Management, Casualty, Financial & Professional Liability, Cyber Risk, Employee Health & Benefits, and specialized offerings such as Captive Insurance, Parametrics, Political Risk, and Terrorism Risk. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) operates as a sub-brand serving mid-market clients. The services are delivered through industry-specific practices covering sectors including Technology, Healthcare, Energy & Power, Financial Institutions, and Real Estate, among 30+ industries. The platform integrates data-driven analytics, Client and Market Technologies, and climate/sustainability advisory into its core risk solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Risk Management Commercial property insurance and risk engineering services protecting physical assets against fire, natural catastrophes, and business interruption for commercial clients.
• Casualty Insurance General liability, workers compensation, and professional liability insurance brokerage and risk advisory services for commercial clients.
• Cyber Risk Cybersecurity insurance, risk assessment, incident response planning, and cyber risk management advisory services for organizations facing cyber threats.
• Financial & Professional Liability Directors and officers (D&O) liability, errors and omissions (E&O), and professional indemnity insurance brokerage for corporate clients.
• Captive Insurance Formation and management of owned insurance subsidiaries that allow companies to retain risk and potentially reduce insurance costs.
• Claims Management End-to-end claims advocacy and management services to help clients navigate the claims process and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Risk Consulting Strategic risk consulting services helping organizations develop comprehensive risk management frameworks, governance structures, and mitigation strategies.
• Marsh Risk Advisory Advisory consulting services combining deep risk expertise with analytical capabilities to help organizations identify, assess, and manage complex risks.
• Political Risk Insurance Insurance and advisory services protecting businesses against losses arising from political instability, expropriation, currency inconvertibility, and sovereign default.
• Terrorism Risk Insurance Terrorism and political violence insurance coverage and risk management solutions protecting assets and operations against terrorist attacks and civil unrest.
• Environmental Risk Insurance Environmental liability insurance and risk management for companies with exposure to pollution, contamination, and environmental hazards.
• Employee Health & Benefits Group health insurance, employee benefits consulting, and wellness program design and brokerage services for organizations.
• Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Risk advisory services addressing climate-related risks, ESG considerations, and sustainability-driven insurance solutions.
• Alternative Risk Transfer Solutions Customized risk financing mechanisms including captives, reinsurance pools, and structured risk transfer for organizations seeking alternatives to traditional insurance.
• Parametrics Parametric insurance solutions that provide rapid payouts based on triggering events such as natural disasters, using predefined parameters rather than traditional loss assessment.
• Trade Credit Insurance Credit insurance protecting businesses against buyer insolvency, default, and non-payment risks on domestic and international trade receivables.
• Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Risk advisory and insurance solutions for private equity transactions including due diligence, warranty and indemnity insurance, and post-closing risk management.
• Transactional Risk Insurance M&A and transactional risk insurance including representations and warranties, tax liability, and contingent liability coverage for deal completion.
• Private Client Services High-net-worth personal insurance and risk management solutions covering homes, valuables, automobiles, yachts, and personal liability.
• Risk Analytics Data-driven analytical services leveraging proprietary methodologies and modeling tools to quantify, visualize, and forecast risk exposures.
• Product Liability & Recall Insurance Product liability insurance and recall risk management services for manufacturers and distributors facing product-related exposures.
• Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers compensation insurance brokerage and claims management services covering employee workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
• Business Interruption & Supply Chain Insurance Business interruption and supply chain risk insurance protecting against losses from operational disruptions, supplier failures, and logistics interruptions.
• Affinity Services Affinity-based insurance and risk solutions delivered through partner relationships with professional associations, alumni groups, and employer organizations.
• MGA and Programmes Managing General Agent services and program business solutions for carriers and MGAs seeking specialized underwriting and distribution capabilities.
• Structured Credit Specialized credit risk transfer and insurance solutions for financial institutions managing loan portfolios and credit exposures.
• Valuations Professional valuation services for assets including fine art, jewelry, machinery, and business interests for insurance and transaction purposes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Formula 1flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMarsh serves as an Official Partner of Formula 1, leveraging this high-profile sports partnership for brand visibility and demonstrating expertise in managing complex, high-stakes risk environments. This partnership enhances Marsh's brand recognition in global markets including Portugal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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