The requirements for entry in the register of insurance intermediaries are set out in Article 44 ISA.
Those applying to join the register of insurance intermediaries must:
hold sufficient professional qualifications (Art. 184 ISO)
hold professional liability insurance or have provided equivalent financial surety (Art. 186 ISO)
meet the personal requirements as defined in Article 185 ISO.
The following documents must be submitted to FINMA: a) Legal entities:
Application to join the register of insurance intermediaries (PDF document for printing out and signing, available to download following electronic registration)
Affidavit (PDF document for printing out and signing, available for download following electronic registration)
Certified extract from the commercial register (original document, no more than 90 days old)
Certificate of professional liability insurance (copy of the policy; requirements) / equivalent surety
b) Natural persons:
Application to join the register of insurance intermediaries (PDF document for printing out and signing, available to download following electronic registration)
Affidavit (PDF document for printing out and signing, available to download following electronic registration)
Valid passport or identity card (copy)
Confirmation of employment from employer or confirmation of professional liability insurance (copy of the policy; requirements) / equivalent surety
Professional training credentials and diplomas (copy of the list of qualifications recognised by FINMA)
Extract from the Central Criminal Register (original document, no more than 90 days old)
Extract from the Debt Enforcement Register (original document, no more than 90 days old)