Initially launched with the collaboration of three prominent insurers – Ageas, Co-op, and LV= – Amazon later expanded its partnerships to include Policy Expert and Urban Jungle. This initiative aimed to provide consumers with a convenient platform to browse and purchase home insurance policies online.
The decision to shut down the Amazon Insurance Store comes after months of speculation about its future. Earlier this year, Amazon hinted at the possibility of discontinuing the service, citing strategic reasons. Despite efforts to attract customers, including the release of promotional advertisements, the initiative ultimately failed to gain sufficient traction in the competitive insurance market.
A statement by Vassil Gedov, head of the Amazon Insurance Store, was shared with press at the announcement of the closure. It said:
“Over the last year, we have been evaluating various businesses and programs, and as a part of that we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue the Amazon Insurance Store. Customers who have purchased policies will not see any changes to their coverage, claims in process at this time, or future claims they may make during their policy term. We will provide guidance to customers on any actions they need to take as a result of this change.”