What is IVASS?

IVASS is the authority that supervises insurance business in Italy. Providers quote a registration number issued by it, which is a quick way to confirm a firm is licensed before you pay anything. Prima Assicurazioni is listed as A000511660, ConTe.it auto/moto as II.01531, and Verti IT as 1364. Because a broker and an insurer can both appear in the register, the number is worth reading alongside the description of who actually carries the risk.