IVASS Orders Blocking of 3 Abusive Insurance Websites

IVASS Press Releases

Filed March 13th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of three abusive websites offering unauthorized insurance services. This action brings the total number of blocked abusive sites to 352 since November 2023, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect consumers from fraudulent insurance activities.

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What changed

IVASS has issued an order to block three specific websites (www.phenixinsurancebroker.it, www.lauriomotori.com, and faraoni.assicurazioneroma.it) for illegally offering insurance services. This enforcement action is part of a broader initiative by IVASS to combat fraudulent insurance activities, with 352 such sites having been blocked since November 2023. The authority is working with Italian internet providers to implement the blocking, which may take a few days to become fully effective.

Consumers are advised to be cautious of insurance proposals received via instant messaging or requests for payment via prepaid credit cards, and to verify that websites are listed on IVASS's official registry of supervised intermediaries and insurance companies. This action underscores the need for regulated entities and consumers to remain vigilant against online insurance fraud. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned for regulated entities, but the ongoing nature of these actions implies a continuous need for due diligence.

What to do next

Verify that all company websites and communication channels comply with IVASS regulations.
Review and update consumer warnings regarding fraudulent insurance offers.
Ensure all insurance intermediaries and services offered are officially registered with IVASS.

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IVASS via del Quirinale 21 - 00187 Roma - www.ivass.it Comunicazione e Media e-mail: ufficiostampa@ivass.it - tel 06.42133452 COMUNICATO STAMPA DEL 13 MARZO 2026 L’IVASS ORDINA l’OSCURAMENTO DI 3 SITI INTERNET ABUSIVI IVASS ha ordinato l’oscuramento dei seguenti siti web perché offre abusivamente servizi assicurativi: - www.phenixinsurancebroker.it - www.lauriomotori.com e lauriomotori.com - faraoni.assicurazioneroma.it Le attività di oscuramento, che vengono svolte dai provider che operano sul territorio italiano, sono in corso e per ragioni tecniche l’oscuramento effettivo potrà richiedere alcuni giorni. Sale a 352 il numero dei siti abusivi oscurati dall’IVASS da novembre 2023, data di avvio dell’esercizio del potere di oscuramento. L’IVASS raccomanda di diffidare da proposte di acquisto di polizze che prevedono contatti tramite messagistica veloce, come ad esempio whatsapp o messaggio telefonico, e da richieste di pagamento con carte di credito prepagate. Diffidare dai siti non inclusi nelle liste ufficiali dei siti degli intermediari assicurativi e delle imprese di assicurazione vigilati dall’IVASS. In caso di dubbi, rivolgersi al Contact Center Consumatori IVASS al numero verde 800- 486661 dal lunedì al venerdì h. 8.30 - 14.30. Si invitano gli Organi di informazione alla diffusione del presente comunicato.