{"id":11651,"date":"2025-10-28T07:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italiafideiussioni.it\/?p=11651"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","slug":"ivass-launches-alarm-fake-guarantee-policies-circulating-in-berkshire-hathaways-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italiafideiussioni.it\/en\/ivass-launches-alarm-fake-guarantee-policies-circulating-in-berkshire-hathaways-name\/","title":{"rendered":"IVASS Launches Alarm: Fake Guarantee Policies Circulating in Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The alarm is part of the recent surge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiafideiussioni.it\/en\/boom-of-fake-surety-bonds-how-ivass-checks-protect-businesses-and-citizens-from-scams\/\">fake sureties and IVASS audits<\/a>, with increasing reports for businesses and individuals. Here&#8217;s how to protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55c85d99\">\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:#00397d;font-size:1.2em;line-height:30px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:#3bbff0;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11651_2893cd-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-size:1em;}}<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What IVASS Discovered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 26, 2025, <strong>IVASS<\/strong> \u2013 the Institute for the Supervision of Insurance \u2013 launched a new alarm regarding fake guarantee policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority received reports concerning counterfeit policy drafts in the name of <strong>Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC<\/strong>, which immediately denied any connection with the documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, this is a well-constructed insurance fraud: the policies appear authentic, featuring well-known names and logos, but they hold <strong>no legal value<\/strong>. Those who subscribe to them, thinking they are purchasing a valid guarantee policy, are in fact left completely exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Scammers Operate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers use sophisticated digital techniques to make their offers credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, a <strong>fake website<\/strong> and a <strong>counterfeit email address<\/strong> were identified, both imitating those of Berkshire Hathaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the contacts flagged as fake and not attributable to the real company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@berkshirehathawayeuropeaninsurancedac.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fraudsters pose as intermediaries, send seemingly regular guarantee policies, often featuring falsified logos and signatures, and invite victims to pay insurance premiums into bank accounts not belonging to the company. The goal is always the same: to steal money and leave the client with a worthless document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers use sophisticated digital techniques to make their offers credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, a <strong>fake website<\/strong> and a <strong>counterfeit email address<\/strong> were identified, both imitating those of Berkshire Hathaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the contacts flagged as fake and not attributable to the real company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@berkshirehathawayeuropeaninsurancedac.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fraudsters pose as intermediaries, send seemingly regular guarantee policies, often featuring falsified logos and signatures, and invite victims to pay insurance premiums into bank accounts not belonging to the company. The goal is always the same: to steal money and leave the client with a worthless document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Who is Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC and What is Their Position<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC<\/strong> is an insurance company based in Ireland, supervised by the <strong>Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)<\/strong>, the Irish financial supervision authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is authorised to operate in Italy under the establishment and Freedom to Provide Services (LPS) regimes, across various non-life branches, including <strong>Branch 15 \u2013 Suretyship (Bonds)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the company has unequivocally clarified that it <strong>does not issue guarantee policies<\/strong>. Therefore, anyone proposing guarantee policies in Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s name in Italy is not authorised to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has also confirmed that it has no connection with the fake website or email address reported to <strong>IVASS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a6850b76 gb-headline-text\"><strong>How to Verify if a Guarantee Policy is Authentic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IVASS<\/strong> urges everyone \u2013 businesses, intermediaries, and private citizens \u2013 to exercise <strong>maximum prudence<\/strong> and verify every detail before accepting or paying for a guarantee policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a step-by-step guide on how to proceed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always Contact the Company via Official Channels<br>The authentic references for Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC are available on the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) website, not on imitated domains.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiafideiussioni.it\/en\/fake-bonds-the-visenta-case\/\">fideiussioni<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the Company on www.ivass.it<br>In the \u201cLists of Italian and Foreign Companies\u201d section, you can verify if the company is authorised and in which branches it can operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult the List of Companies Authorised for the Suretyship Branch<br>This section of the IVASS website also indicates how to verify policies electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the Intermediary in the Single Register of Intermediaries (RUI)<br>Only intermediaries registered in the RUI or the European list can propose guarantee policies in Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the List of Officially Supervised Websites<br>IVASS periodically publishes the list of regular websites, along with that of unauthorised companies and irregular sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for Counterfeiting Alerts<br>In the &#8220;Consumers \u2013 Protect&#8221; section, you will find updates on similar cases, fake policies, and ongoing scams.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>&nbsp;IVASS Advice for Consumers and Businesses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its statement, <strong>IVASS<\/strong> emphasises some fundamental rules of caution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always verify that quotes and contracts come from <strong>authorised companies and intermediaries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult the official lists published on <strong>www.ivass.it<\/strong>, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General list of Italian and foreign companies admitted to operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific list of companies authorised for the Suretyship branch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Register of Intermediaries (RUI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of supervised websites and registered intermediaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alerts on counterfeiting cases and unauthorised companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance or reports, you can contact the <strong>IVASS Consumer Contact Centre<\/strong> at the toll-free number <strong>800-486661<\/strong>, active Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM (CEST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute also invites media and sector operators to disseminate the warning to protect users from further fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been offered or sent a guarantee policy in the name of Berkshire Hathaway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consult an expert:<\/strong> On <strong>ItaliaFideiussioni.it<\/strong>, you can request a <strong>free verification<\/strong> of your policy and receive advice on how to proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not sign or make any payments.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep and document all received material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact <strong>IVASS<\/strong> immediately to report the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Turn to ItaliaFideiussioni.it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, <strong>ItaliaFideiussioni.it<\/strong> has been helping businesses and individuals avoid scams related to fake guarantee policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We collaborate only with companies registered with <strong>IVASS<\/strong> and authorised intermediaries, providing secure and legally valid guarantees for public tenders, leases, permits, and other professional needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrusting yourself to an experienced operator means protecting your business and your money, avoiding costly errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know if your guarantee policy is authentic or request a secure quote?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit ItaliaFideiussioni.it and request a consultation immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-715be5ab\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7431_3fcab1-b5, 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kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane11651_329b7b-76\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>&nbsp;Does Berkshire Hathaway issue guarantee policies in Italy?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Despite being authorised in various non-life branches, the company has declared that it does not issue guarantee policies.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane11651_a62fa8-0e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Who can I contact if I suspect a scam?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You can contact IVASS at the toll-free number 800-486661, or reach out to ItaliaFideiussioni.it for an immediate check.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane11651_e032a6-10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong>What should I do if I have already paid for a fake policy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div 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