Insurance intermediary certificates unlawfully obtained due to manipulation
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant to the insurance sector, specifically regarding the unlawful issuance of intermediary certificates. It involves issues around authorization and licensing, as well as consumer protection concerns. The medium urgency reflects the need for insurance firms to be aware of this development and ensure compliance.
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What the FINMA said
An investigation by the Insurance Industry Vocational Training Association (VBV) has revealed that VBV intermediary certificates were wrongly issued in around 100 cases as a result of manipulation. The VBV is not supervised by FINMA. The association acts on behalf of the insurance and intermediary industry and will…
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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 Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct and Insurance & Pensions.