The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has ordered the cessation of insurance intermediation carried out through six websites offering insurance services without authorisation and has triggered their blocking by internet service providers operating in Italy. The blocking process is under way and may take a few days for technical reasons. The order covers the domains innovassi.it, rca.innovassi.it, rca.mcinsuranceita.eu, info.rcasicura.com, rca.allianzcostacalabrese.it and polizze.vivriassicura.eu, including the corresponding versions with “www”. The cessation orders are published on IVASS’s “Defend ourselves from scams” web section, and the total number of sites subject to such orders has reached 323 since IVASS began exercising its blocking power in November 2023. IVASS also reiterated consumer guidance to treat online, phone and messaging-app offers with caution, especially for temporary motor third-party liability policies, and to verify that quotes and contracts relate to duly authorised undertakings and intermediaries by checking the relevant IVASS registers and lists.
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) 2025-12-02
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision orders the blocking of six unauthorised insurance websites
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has ordered the cessation and blocking of six unauthorized insurance websites by internet service providers in Italy. This action is part of IVASS's ongoing efforts, with 323 sites blocked since November 2023, to combat unauthorized insurance activities. IVASS advises consumers to verify the legitimacy of insurance offers and intermediaries through its official registers.