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.