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IVASS Orders Blocking of 2 Abusive Insurance Websites

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Filed February 18th, 2026
Detected March 13th, 2026
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Summary

The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of two websites operating abusively in the insurance sector. This action brings the total number of blocked abusive sites to 348 since November 2023.

What changed

IVASS has ordered the blocking of two specific internet domains (rc.astra-fcagroup.it and www.mcr.piemonteserviziassicurativi.it) for illegally offering insurance services. The blocking process is underway with Italian providers, though technical delays may occur. This action is part of IVASS's ongoing effort to combat fraudulent insurance websites, having blocked 348 such sites since November 2023.

Regulated entities and consumers are advised to be cautious of insurance proposals received via instant messaging or requests for payment using prepaid credit cards. They should also verify that websites are listed on IVASS's official registries of supervised intermediaries and insurance companies. Consumers with doubts are directed to contact the IVASS Consumer Contact Center. The authority requests media dissemination of this notice.

What to do next

  1. Verify website legitimacy against IVASS official lists
  2. Advise consumers to be cautious of suspicious insurance offers
  3. Report any suspected fraudulent insurance websites to IVASS

Source document (simplified)

IVASS via del Quirinale 21 - 00187 Roma - www.ivass.it Comunicazione e Media e-mail: ufficiostampa@ivass.it - tel 06.42133452 COMUNICATO STAMPA DEL 18 FEBBRAIO 2026 L’IVASS ORDINA l’OSCURAMENTO DI 2 SITI INTERNET ABUSIVI IVASS ha ordinato l’oscuramento dei seguenti siti web perché offrono abusivamente servizi assicurativi: - rc.astra-fcagroup.it - www.mcr.piemonteserviziassicurativi.it e mcr.piemonteserviziassicurativi.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 348 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.

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Classification

Agency
Various
Filed
February 18th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Insurance
Geographic scope
Italy

Taxonomy

Primary area
Insurance
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Consumer Protection Financial Services

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