The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) issued cease-and-desist and blocking orders against six websites offering insurance services without authorisation, requiring internet providers operating in Italy to disable access. The blocking process is underway and may take a few days for technical reasons. The sites named in the order are cassaruraleldifassaeagordino.it, filippoamatoconsulenzapatrimoniale.it, franchi-assicurazioni.com, assibo.eu, vitalone-assicurazioni.it and savonegiacinto.com (including “www” versions where used). The orders are published in IVASS’s “Difendiamoci dalle truffe” section, and the total number of websites targeted by cessation orders has reached 194 since IVASS began using its blocking power in November 2023. IVASS also urged consumers to exercise caution with insurance offers received online, by phone or via messaging apps, particularly short-term motor third-party liability policies, and to verify that insurers and intermediaries are authorised by consulting IVASS registers, including the Single Register of Insurance Intermediaries (RUI).
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) 2025-01-29
Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision orders blocking of six unauthorised insurance intermediation websites
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has issued cease-and-desist and blocking orders against six unauthorized insurance websites, instructing internet providers in Italy to disable access. This action is part of IVASS's ongoing efforts, with 194 websites targeted since November 2023. IVASS advises consumers to verify the authorization of insurers and intermediaries, especially for online and short-term motor liability policies.