Representing Catalonia's mutuals since 1896

Federació de Mutualitats de Catalunya was established on April 15, 1896, under the name Unión y Defensa de Montepíos de la Provincia de Barcelona y sus Afueras. It represents and defends the interests of Catalonia's social benefits mutuals.

Catalonia's Law 10/2003 on social benefits mutuals assigns the federation a general role in representing and defending the sector, within the Generalitat's exclusive authority over mutuals outside Spain's Social Security system.

Member organizations and reach

The federation includes 38 mutuals and social benefits mutuals that provide nonprofit insurance coverage. Together, they cover about 257,000 members and more than 822,000 people, or 11% of Catalonia's population.

Activities and services

Promotes and defends mutual aid and voluntary social protection in public and government settings.
Encourages cooperation and relationships among mutuals.
Works with public and private organizations.
Provides technical and administrative support to member organizations.
Helps protect members' rights under applicable regulations.
Compiles statistical and accounting data.
Conducts studies, publishes resources, and explains voluntary social protection.
Provides mediation and arbitration systems.
Negotiates agreements and contracts with public and private organizations for the benefit of member mutuals and their members.

Publications and training

The federation maintains a library, publishes annual and social reports, studies of its member organizations, and reports on their financial condition. It also organizes annual meetings and compiles their presentations. Additional resources include a blog, newsletter, and Campus Mutualitats program.

Memberships

Federació de Mutualitats de Catalunya is a member of the Spanish Confederation of Mutuals and AESCAT.

Contact

Address: C/ Roger de Llúria, 119, 4th floor, apartment 2, 08037 Barcelona. Phone: 93 467 17 27. Email: federacio@mutualitats.cat.

About Federació de Mutualitats de Catalunya