perito
Published 8 November 2026, 22:23
perito regularizador de sinistros (insurance claims assessor)
A licensed specialist who inspects the car after an accident and estimates the cost of repair. The insurer bases its payout on the assessor's report and estimate. The assessor is appointed by the insurer, and the rules require first contact with the injured party and the booking of the inspection to take place within two working days.
Where you come across it. After filing an insurance claim, in a dispute over repair costs, with a "total loss".
The European accident report is neither an assessment nor an inspection: only an assessor can draw up an estimate. Do not start repairs before the inspection, or you will have nothing to back up your claim.
Official website: consumidor.asf.com.pt/seguro-autom%C3%B3vel-1