The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has ordered internet service providers operating in Italy to block four websites offering insurance services without authorization: unicopolizza.it, 99bros.net, assi-life.it and assicura.skipperandcharter.it. Technical implementation may take several days. The action brings the number of unauthorized websites blocked by IVASS since November 2023 to 393. The authority warned consumers against insurance offers involving instant messaging or payment by prepaid credit card and advised them to verify that websites appear on its official lists of supervised insurers and intermediaries.
2026-08-25Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision orders four unauthorized insurance websites blocked, bringing total to 393
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision ordered four websites offering unauthorized insurance services to be blocked, taking the total since November 2023 to 393. Implementation may take several days, and consumers should verify providers against IVASS' official lists.