Strong steering towards embedded insurance increases the risk of unsuitable consumer choices
Why this matters
AFM press release on embedded insurance practices. Focuses on consumer protection concerns regarding steering mechanisms in online choice environments that increase unsuitable product selection risk. Informational regulatory guidance calling for improved design practices rather than enforcement action. No immediate compliance deadline indicated.
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What the AFM said
The design of online choice environments on platforms offering embedded insurance increases the risk that consumers will take out insurance that is not appropriate for their situation, for example because the cover overlaps with existing insurance policies. During the purchase process for a product or service…
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Context
Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM) — The Dutch conduct authority for financial markets. We track 70 updates from them.
Dutch conduct supervision of financial markets is carried out by the AFM. Browse all Netherlands updates.
This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct and Insurance & Pensions.