Insurance intermediaries: supervision is having an impact, but there is still a need for action to tackle abuse
Why this matters
FINMA's intermediary symposium update on supervision effectiveness under revised Insurance Supervision Act (effective Jan 1, 2024). Addresses unauthorized intermediary activity, misconduct patterns (unsuitable advice, cold calling, forged credentials), and enforcement actions. Informational content reporting regulatory progress and ongoing compliance challenges in insurance distribution markets.
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What the FINMA said
The revised Insurance Supervision Act and Insurance Supervision Ordinance came into force on 1 January 2024, bringing about significant changes to the insurance intermediary market. Two and a half years later, FINMA took stock at a symposium in Bern attended by industry experts. It noted positive progress in client…
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Context
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) — Switzerland's financial market supervisor. We track 123 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing and Insurance & Pensions.