Symposium on insurance intermediation in June 2026
In June 2026, FINMA will provide information on market developments, registration topics and initial supervisory experience. Various FINMA experts will answer questions that are frequently asked and explain how FINMA implements the regulations in practice. Attendees will gain a general insight into FINMA’s activities and the measures taken. FINMA will also provide an outlook on how it intends to fulfil its tasks in the future and the issues that market participants need to pay particular attention to. We will welcome a representative from the VBV as a guest speaker to provide an update on the latest developments in the area of training and continued education.
In Bern, we welcome guests from German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. The event in Lugano is primary aimed at guests from Ticino.
Here is the key information:
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, Kursaal Bern, Arena (DE/FR) |
| In Bern, we will run through the same programme twice: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Morning: 9:00 until 12:00. Doors open at 8:30. Afternoon: 14:00 until 17:00. Doors open at 13:30. |
| Tuesday, 30 June 2026, Centro Studi Villa Negroni (DE/IT) |
| 14:00 until 17:00. Doors open at 13:30. |
About the programme
Interesting information on the following topics awaits you at the intermediary symposium.
The five pillars of supervision: Learn more about FINMA’s guiding principles for the supervision of insurance intermediaries
Registration of insurance intermediaries: We will provide insights into our practical experience after two years of operating a register under the revised ISA and look ahead to the future
Continued education and industry register: Assessment by the Insurance Industry Vocational Training Association
From our experience: We will answer the industry’s most frequently asked questions. Such as: “How does FINMA carry out its supervisory duties? What are the general observations in the market? What is the focus, and how does FINMA proceed in problematic cases?”
Regulation of insurance intermediation: Key information on FINMA’s practice and its implementation in a future circular
Q&A panel: An opportunity to get answers to questions that haven’t been answered yet
Register now!
Attendance is free of charge. However, the number of places is limited. For this reason, it is essential that you register to attend one of the events. Places will be allocated in the order of registration.
If you have any questions, you can reach us by telephone on +41 (0)31 327 98 00 every morning (except Thursday) from 8.30 to 11.30 a.m. or by sending an email to vermittler@finma.ch.
