Associates

Insurers that want to be associates of the GPCV must submit a request to its Board of Directors demonstrating that they are authorised by the ASF to sell and manage Motor Third Party Liability insurance in Portugal. The Board then decides whether to admit the new Associate. An appeal to this decision may be submitted to the General Assembly.

From 11 July 2023, Green Cards can be issued and made available in digital format, but they can also be provided on paper at the insured or the policyholder’s request, at no additional cost. Green Cards issued electronically replace the paper insurance certificate. Even if you intend to travel abroad, you can show your Green Card in digital format (PDF) to the police or border authorities (as a precaution, in case your mobile phone is lost or runs out of battery, it is recommended that you always carry a printed copy of your Green Card with you).

Insurers can be members of the GPCV, with the status of Associates, when authorised by the ASF to sell and manage Motor Third Party Liability Insurance in Portugal.

If a Portuguese insurer wishes to appoint a correspondent in a foreign country – for example in Spain – it has to ask GPCV to request its foreign counterpart – in this case Ofesauto – for approval to appoint a correspondent operating in Spain. This request must be submitted together with a letter of acceptance signed by the correspondent. Approval is always granted if the correspondent is a branch authorised to operate in that country or if it has already been designated as a claims representative under the 4^th Directive. Approval is assumed to have been given if no reply is received within 3 months.

As of 11 July 2023, it is not mandatory to put the sticker of the motor vehicle insurance on the windshield of your vehicle.