The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has warned about a commercial offer for general liability insurance attributed to Canterbury Insurance DAC, which the insurer has disowned. The Ireland-based insurer is authorized to operate in Italy under the freedom to provide services but operates solely as a captive insurer, issuing policies only to companies within its group and not to third parties. Checks with the Central Bank of Ireland confirmed that the email address used in the offer is not associated with Canterbury Insurance DAC and that the insurer has no website. IVASS advised consumers to verify that insurers and intermediaries are authorized before paying premiums.
2026-08-26Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision warns Canterbury Insurance DAC does not issue policies to third parties
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision warned that Canterbury Insurance DAC has disowned a general liability insurance offer attributed to it. The insurer has no website, does not use the email address cited in the offer and provides policies only to companies within its group.