On May 23-24, the Annual Meeting onways to enhance the attractiveness of Life products and segregated funds, organized by “Itinerari Previdenziali” in collaboration with ANIA was held in Bologna. During the conference, IVASS’s Secretary General, Stefano De Polis, highlighted the recent increase of the interest rates, which in 2023 led to a progressive contraction in […]
With ruling no. 15216 of 30 May 2024, the Supreme Court of Cassation established that a settlement signed by a doctor employed by a health care facility doctor and an injured patient, does not suffice to safeguard the health care facility and its insurers from liability. Indeed, the health care facility (and its insurers) cannot […]
The possible applications of generative artificial intelligence in insurance are often discussed. AI promises to optimise internal processes and create highly personalised customer experiences, revolutionising companies’ operations and interaction with customers. Over the past decade, advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence have been studied and implemented by companies around the world. Efficiency […]
Introduction The Captain’s role consists of running the crew, overseeing the technical conditions of the yacht, making sure that the yacht is secure and safe in compliance with the relevant international maritime regulations. In addition, pursuant to article 295 of the Italian Navigation Code and the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention, the Captain is the legal […]
In a very recent ruling, issued on 15 April, the Court of Perugia – on the subject of accident insurance – ruled that, in disputes concerning the recognition of the right to compensation, the burden of proof lies with the insured party, who must prove not only the dynamics of the accident and the resulting […]
Starting from June 4, 2024, the new Single Register of Intermediaries (RUI) will be officially operational, allowing intermediaries and insurance companies to directly enter and update their own data in the IVASS’ RUI. To this end, it is necessary that (i) the legal representatives of intermediary companies registered in sections A, B, and D of […]
The Bank of Italy, together with the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF), has issued a press release regarding the revision of the automatic control system performed during the acquisition of Objective Communications, which are made mandatory by the UIF in order to periodically transmit data and information selected based on objective criteria, concerning transactions at risk […]
On 14 May, ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) published guidelines for funds that use ESG terms or other sustainability-related terms in their names. ESMA emphasized that a fund’s name is a marketing tool that conveys information about the fund. Therefore, to better protect consumers and prevent them from being misled by greenwashing practices, the […]
With letter to the market addressed to health insurance companies with legal headquarters in Itay, published on 9 May, IVASS announced the start of a survey on collective contracts in the health sector, distinguishing those signed by health funds or similar entities from those signed by organizations of a different nature. Companies with legal headquarters in […]
With decision no. 137 of March 7, 2024, the Italian Data Protection Authority confirmed that employees have the right to access their data held by employers, regardless of the reason for the request. This principle was confirmed following a complaint by a former bank employee who had requested access to her personal file to understand […]
