There are several websites that offer comparison tools. In some cases, the activities of these websites should be considered to constitute insurance distribution.
The FSMA has clarified the way it interprets the definition of insurance distrbution when it comes to the activities of comparison websites for insurance products, as well as the elements it takes into consideration in this regard.
Consumers should pay particular attention to the identity of the comparison website. In so doing, they should check whether or not an existing company is involved, and examine the nature of the activities of that company, before they provide any personal data.