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	11 March 2024	Japanese Young Leader shares his experiences of the AOA Young Leader ProgrammeOther
	27 February 2024	Zenkyoren announces the conclusion of an “Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration” between JA Kyosai Research Institute and Japan Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration AssociationOther
	8 February 2024	Kokumin Kyosai co-op and CO-OP Kyosai collaborate on road safety initiative for children in JapanContribution
	12 December 2023	FMG announces it is a certified B CorpSDGsBrandingOther
	28 November 2023	Zenkyoren announces launch of the “The Peace of Mind Living” ProjectNew productsOther
	10 November 2023	ICMIF welcomes new member NACUFOK to its headquarters in the UK for membership signing ceremony and onboardingOther
	2 November 2023	FMG rated number one choice by consumers in New Zealand for home & contents insuranceBrandingOther
	30 October 2023	BCCM launches the Mutual Value Lab research partnership with Monash UniversityOther
	27 October 2023	Australian cooperative and mutual sector posts revenue growth of 10.8 per cent despite economic uncertainty says new BCCM report
	4 October 2023	Zenkyoren issues “Nakama 2023-1”: Japan’s first Cat Bond that incorporates information disclosure regarding the SDGs and ESG investment initiatives of the issuerClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	28 April 2023	Notice from AOA including AOA seminarOther
	21 April 2023	FMG reassures members following unparalleled weather events in New ZealandBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther
	7 April 2023	RAC members in Australia take part in ground-breaking trial to test drive an electric vehicleSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	28 March 2023	Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) publishes annual Kyosai in Japan Fact Book 2022Other
	7 March 2023	BCCM celebrates 10 years of cooperationOther
	1 March 2023	RAC provides more funding for communities in Western Australia with members voting for their favourite projectsContributionOther
	28 February 2023	Purchases of MAS life and income security policies will support sustainability through the planting of treesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	20 January 2023	Insurance policies launched by Sanasa to protect elephants in Sri LankaClimate / EnvironmentNew productsOther
	19 January 2023	Income marries its purpose of putting “People First” with strong product narratives to drive sustainable growth and champion societal well-beingNew productsBranding
	23 December 2022	BCCM moves to strengthen alternative form of mutual risk protectionOther
	21 December 2022	ICMIF introduction paves the way for CLIMBS’ partnership with BRS as part of its digital transformationDigitalOther
	13 December 2022	ZENKYOREN has signed the Principles for Responsible InvestmentSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	22 November 2022	BCCM launches Declaration of Climate Action at Leaders’ SummitSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	17 November 2022	CivicRisk Mutual assists with recovery after devastating floods in AustraliaSDGsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	8 November 2022	Income expands micro-insurance proposition beyond Southeast Asia to JapanNew productsDigitalOther
	24 October 2022	Capricorn Mutual reaches a record-breaking AUD 100 million in protection revenueContributionOther
	24 October 2022	BCCM launches cooperative development fund to help grow early-stage for-purpose businessesInvesting / FundOther
	5 October 2022	RAC to launch Australian-first air quality sensor networkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	3 October 2022	Building the foundations for a sustainable future through mutual microinsuranceOther
	9 August 2022	JF Kyosuiren publishes “Voice of Life” information booklet to help save lives in Japanese fishing communities in the event of possible disastersPreventionPandemic / DisasterOther
	9 August 2022	NTUC Income expands its Family Micro-Insurance Scheme to more support more children and youths in need with their educationNew productsContributionOther
	17 June 2022	NTUC Income announces net-zero ambition by 2050 in inaugural sustainability reportSDGs
	13 June 2022	Rural mutual insurers FMG and NFU Mutual ranked as best workplaces in the worldOther
	13 May 2022	NTUC Income launches FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance, Singapore’s first travel insurance that protects travellers by the hourNew productsDigital
	2 March 2022	MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for sixth consecutive year BrandingOther
	18 February 2022	Zenkyoren has been awarded the Golden Order of Merit from the Japanese Red Cross Society ContributionOther
	14 January 2022	CLIMBS enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ product pays out first claims following devastation caused by Typhoon Odette New productsPandemic / DisasterOther
	5 January 2022	NTUC Income launches SNACKFIT, a first-of-its-kind fitness and lifestyle proposition that offers bonus insurance coverage based on biological age New productsDigital
	15 December 2021	CLIMBS celebrates its cooperative identity and heritage at virtual event with Rochdale Pioneers Museum in Manchester, UK Other
	8 December 2021	NTUC Income makes first foray overseas with offer of Insurance-as-a-Service in Southeast Asia DigitalOther
	6 December 2021	Capricorn gives record profits back to members Contribution
	19 November 2021	Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in “S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index in TTM Rates JPY Hedged” SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	8 November 2021	BCCM report highlights the role of agricultural cooperatives in disaster and recovery planning ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	15 October 2021	Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for childrenSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / Disaster
	14 October 2021	SEWA Cooperative Federation recognised by WEF as one of India’s last-mile Covid-19 responders Pandemic / DisasterOther
	14 October 2021	Lawcover goes live in Australia with SaaS core systemsDigital
	27 September 2021	NTUC Income launches SNACK Investment, an industry-first Micro Investment-Linked Plan that integrates micro-investments into consumers’ everyday lives New productsDigital
	17 September 2021	Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in nutrition bonds to support the SDGs SDGsInvesting / Fund
	13 September 2021	On the road to a driverless future as the RAC Intellibus® marks five years Other
	20 August 2021	New partnership for 1 Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines (1CISP) to boost lending confidence and financial inclusion Other
	19 August 2021	CLIMBS launches enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ for farmers aided by fellow ICMIF member IBISA SDGsContribution
	19 August 2021	NTUC Income launches TRIBE, Singapore’s first subscription-based insurance that offers on-demand adaptability with no lock-in periodsNew productsDigital
	18 August 2021	CAMIC members support the DHAN Foundation in India in act of solidarity amongst Canadian mutuals Contribution
	2 August 2021	Amana Takaful Insurance extends support to local communities in mutuality and solidarity ContributionOther
	13 July 2021	Income expands coverage of electric vehicles with new usage-based motor insurance model SDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew productsDigital
	30 June 2021	Asia Affinity Holdings and RightIndem strike an alliance to provide digital claims solutions in Asia Digital
	28 May 2021	Other
	21 May 2021	ICMIF members’ Covid-19 initiatives provide inspirational learning for Japanese members’ study sessionPandemic / Disaster
	16 March 2021	Zenkyoren produces educational DVD aimed at reducing traffic accidents during the Covid-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	19 February 2021	Amana Takaful Insurance successful rebranding emphasises its purpose: To Every Sri Lankan as OneBrandingOther
	30 January 2021	NTUC Income opens up 1,200 job opportunities with launch of its earn-as-you-learn Sales Management Associate (SMA) programmeDigitalOther
	27 January 2021	Braving the new normal with greater social protection through microinsurance in the PhilippinesPandemic / DisasterOther
	5 January 2021	MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fifth consecutive yearBrandingOther
	18 December 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) designs award-winning virtual reality tool to help prevent agricultural accidentsPreventionDigitalOther
	18 December 2020	SNACK by Income (Singapore) expands its proposition with SNACKUP in partnership with VisaNew productsDigitalOther
	15 December 2020	RAC supports more sustainable transport initiatives for Western AustraliaSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	9 December 2020	More recognition for client satisfaction for FMG (New Zealand)Branding
	4 December 2020	Australian Unity becomes Australia’s first mutual to issue Mutual Capital InstrumentsNew productsOther
	3 December 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) enhances travel insurance cover to include COVID-19 for overseas travelNew productsPandemic / Disaster
	16 October 2020	ICMIF Members contribute to report on stand-alone microinsurance regulation in IndiaPandemic / DisasterOther
	16 October 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) announces investment in climate focused Exchange Traded Fund to help counteract climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	30 September 2020	Two Japanese cooperatives donate tarpaulins in preparation for typhoonsContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	30 September 2020	RAC WA (Australia) unveils its new purpose, vision and mission to shape the organisation for the future and create a better Western AustraliaBranding
	24 September 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 support schemes to help clients stay insuredPandemic / DisasterOther
	9 September 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) expands its Family Micro-Insurance SchemeContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	7 September 2020	New Zealand mutual FMG wins two national awards for most satisfied customers in home and car insurance BrandingOther
	21 August 2020	MAS (New Zealand) will pass back motor vehicle savings to members following reduced motor claimsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	10 August 2020	Peak Re named Asian Reinsurer of the Year for the fifth consecutive timeBrandingOther
	6 August 2020	ICMIF 5-5-5 DHAN Foundation project reaches over 530,000 people in fight against COVID-19 pandemic in IndiaContributionPandemic / Disaster
	30 July 2020	RAC to make one million dollars in funding available for local governments to deliver community-based projects in Western AustraliaContribution
	21 July 2020	Japan's Kokumin Kyosai co-op announces results of survey on changes in awareness of “mutual help” during the COVID-19 pandemic: 90.2% respondents agree that society needs such a sense of mutualityContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 July 2020	Unimutual (Australia) launches new open source portal to host shared and collaborative resources for members Other
	14 July 2020	NTUC Income celebrates 50 years of making insurance accessible, affordable and sustainable in SingaporeDigitalOther
	10 July 2020	JCIF voted highest for customer satisfaction in life insurance sector in Japan is now supporting members and society during COVID-19 pandemicBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther
	3 July 2020	Savings-linked solutions in the Philippines as ICMIF member CLIMBS partners with ILO on impact insurance project Other
	15 June 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) launches SNACK, Singapore’s first bite-sized, stackable insuranceNew productsDigital
	1 June 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) strengthens initiatives to support rural communities in Japan affected by the COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	29 May 2020	IFFCO’s ‘Break the Corona’ campaign helps Indian farmers keep working despite lockdownContributionPandemic / Disaster
	26 May 2020	Kyosuiren (Japan) helps its member fishermen in Japan face the impact of COVID-19Pandemic / DisasterOther
	20 May 2020	CLIMBS (Philippines) has led campaigns to support hospitals and communities in need in the Philippines due to the Covid-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster
	7 May 2020	MAS (New Zealand) launches further initiatives to help members in New Zealand face the COVID-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster
	5 May 2020	Sygeforsikringen “danmark” (Denmark) to donate USD 15 million to Danish healthcare projects for research and prevention
	24 April 2020	Philippine mutual microinsurers suspend collection of payments from policyholders to offer relief during COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / Disaster
	21 April 2020	A message from AOA to our members Other
	18 April 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) launches support schemes for members during COVID-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 April 2020	1CISP (Philippines) supports employees and members in the Philippines through COVID 19 pandemic ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	16 April 2020	MDA National (Australia) freezes premiums to support Australian medical practitioner membersNew productsDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	CLIMBS (Philippines) steps up efforts to support members, employees and general public in the Philippines during COVID19 pandemic Pandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	The DHAN Foundation (India) reaches out to low income communities in India to provide support during Coronavirus pandemic Pandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	SEWA (India) is working to alleviate devastating impact of COVID 19 on informal and migrant workers in IndiaPandemic / Disaster
	9 April 2020	IFFCO (India) donates USD 3.2 million to India’s PM CARES Fund and mobilises community action in rural areas to fight against COVID-19ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 April 2020	SANASA (Sri Lanka) announces a million-dollar relief programme for the most vulnerable in Sri LankaInvesting / FundContribution
	2 April 2020	R+V (Germany) offers new TeleClinic health service at time of needDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	2 April 2020	Rio Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) collaborates with universities to provide personal protective equipment for those caring for coronavirus patients
	2 April 2020	Vaudoise (Switzerland) launches several initiatives to support SMEs, nursing staff and private individuals during the coronavirus pandemicOther
	26 March 2020	Member-owned businesses key to essential services underpinning Australia’s response to COVID-19 says BCCM Pandemic / Disaster
	13 March 2020	Almost 10 million low-income individuals now protected through ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy but support is still neededOther
	3 March 2020	RAC WA (Australia) partners with The University of Western Australia to trial new multi-mode transport serviceOther
	19 February 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 protection to over 550,000 individuals in response to evolving outbreak situationPandemic / DisasterOther
	14 February 2020	RAC’s BetterLabs Ventures expands seed capital fund to AUD 23 million to become largest in Western AustraliaInvesting / Fund
	5 February 2020	ICMIF members CARD MBA and KMBA ranked highly in the 2019 Insurance Industry ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Assessment in the PhilippinesOther
	17 January 2020	ICMIF members and other mutual institutions in the Philippines rally to help those affected by Taal volcanoOther
	15 January 2020	MAS (New Zealand) has won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fourth year in a rowOther
	20 December 2019	ICMIF member CLIMBS continues its cooperative education journey in 2019Other
	12 December 2019	NTUC Income partners with automotive marketplace Carro to launch usage-based motor insurance policyNew products
	23 October 2019	Philippines Insurance Commissioner joins celebration of CARD MBA 20th anniversaryOther
	23 October 2019	Kokumin Kyosai co-op in Japan welcomes new PresidentOther
	25 September 2019	KASAGANA-KA Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (KMBA) produced an introductory video for its 13th anniversary and Annual General MeetingOther
	30 August 2019	Philippine’s Cooperative Alliance for Responsive Endeavor Mutual Benefit Association (CARE MBA), Inc. has newly joined ICMIF/AOAOther
	29 August 2019	More than half of New Zealand farmers and growers now insure with ICMIF member FMG Other
	29 August 2019	ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy provides policyholders with safety net against povertyOther
	12 July 2019	Japan's Zenrosai launched a new brand “Kokumin Kyosai co-op”BrandingOther
	3 July 2019	MAS and New Zealand Marketing Association announce new partnershipOther
	3 July 2019	RAC WA launches second driverless bus experience in Western AustraliaDigitalOther
	26 June 2019	NTUC Income launches first integrated proposition for direct purchase of the widest options of life insurance in Singapore with self-serve advisoryNew productsDigital
	26 April 2019	NTUC Income enters strategic partnership to scale innovation in digital insuranceDigitalOther
	26 April 2019	The DHAN Foundation now provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 300,000 people from disadvantaged communities in IndiaOther
	15 April 2019	NTUC Income launches Pinfare to safeguard travellers against airfare fluctuationsNew productsDigitalOther
	12 April 2019	Report - Attending the AOA Seminar in Hong KongDigitalOther
	8 April 2019	New video explains how the DHAN Foundation’s health microinsurance policy is helping poor communities in IndiaOther
	5 April 2019	BCCM welcomes landmark changes for Australian mutuals and cooperativesOther
	25 March 2019	A DHAN Foundation activist is awarded the fourth highest honour in India for microfinance schemes for self-help groups in poor communities Other
	12 March 2019	How ICMIF members are contributing towards gender equality through the 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance StrategySDGsOther
	15 February 2019	My journey as an ICMIF Young Leader: A box of opportunities!Other
	13 February 2019	JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2018Other
	6 February 2019	CLIMBS Institute for Financial Literacy to host a Cooperative Executive Masterclass in the Philippines: February 2019Other
	6 February 2019	New videos on the website of ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy - DHAN Foundation (India)SDGsOther
	29 January 2019	BCCM announces board and chairperson for 2019Other
	29 January 2019	Dr Aris Alip takes part in opening panel at second InsuResilience Global Partnership ForumSDGsOther
	26 December 2018	AOA members supporting ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy Other
	25 December 2018	China's Public Mutual Insurance Corporation has newly joined ICMIF/AOAOther
	14 December 2018	Multiple wins for Amãna Takaful at IFFSA Islamic Finance AwardsOther
	13 December 2018	Income launches Singapore’s first “Rainsurance” to protect consumers against surge pricing on ride-hailing platforms New productsDigital
	6 November 2018	BCCM welcomes Australian Treasury consultation on new legislation for mutualsOther
	5 November 2018	ICMIF member RAC WA unveils Australia’s first on-demand, automated vehicle — the RAC Intellicar Other
	2 November 2018	RAC WA overtakes the competition for property insurance recommendations in AustraliaOther
	12 September 2018	RAC announces new partnership with major arena in Western Australia bringing new benefits for membersOther
	11 September 2018	ICMIF Young Leaders Programme will feature at the Federation’s 2019 Biennial ConferenceOther
	7 September 2018	DHAN Foundation provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 200,000 previously uninsured people in first year of the 5-5-5 StrategyOther
	7 September 2018	New health programme from NTUC Income rewards members for holistic approach to leading a healthy lifestyle New productsDigital
	21 August 2018	Zenkyoren affirms support to the 5-5-5 Strategy in new video interviewOther
	20 August 2018	NTUC Income ranked overall first in Singapore insurance innovation and digital benchmarkDigitalOther
	8 August 2018	NTUC Income to extend flagship development programme for youth-in-need in SingaporeOther
	8 August 2018	Ninety-seven per cent of policyholders covered by the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy are womenOther
	27 February 2018	DHAN Foundation provides cover to over 100,000 previously uninsured people in India through the ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy Other
	21 February 2018	CARD MBA provides relief to over 50,000 members following natural disasters in the PhilippinesOther
	20 February 2018	NTUC Income achieves significant milestone in its digital transformationDigital
	19 February 2018	JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2017Other
	8 February 2018	CARD MBA in the Philippines launches new policy to pay claims in under 24 hoursOther
	8 February 2018	NH NongHyup Life recognised for financial innovation in Republic of Korea Finance AwardsDigitalOther
	8 February 2018	ICMIF member Uplift Mutuals launches new mobile app in India as part of ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy DigitalOther
	8 February 2018	ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Strategy reaches over 3 million people since its launch in June 2016Other
	8 February 2018	NTUC Income launches low-cost solution to plug the protection gap of the “sandwiched” generation New products
	8 February 2018	ICMIF member RAC to trial Australia’s first on-demand automated vehicles DigitalOther
	19 January 2018	Four organizations have newly joined AOA in 2017Other
	30 August 2017	New AOA Director and ChairOther
	31 July 2017	AMICE/ICMIF Mutual and Cooperative Insurance Communications Seminar in Dublin, Ireland: An AOA member in Japan speaks about the use of cartoon characters in its marketing and promotional workBrandingOther
	23 June 2017	AOA arranges visits to Japanese member organizationsOther
	15 March 2017	How cute characters are helping Japanese cooperatives engage with their membersBrandingOther
	12 January 2017	The Goat Trust has joined AOA from IndiaOther
	1 November 2016	KMBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, has just joined AOA !Other
	7 October 2016	AOA Seminar - AOA expects over 200 attendees from 32 organizations in 10 countriesOther
	1 October 2016	Japan's three AOA member organizations have interacted with female leaders from Southeast Asia (Tokyo, Japan)Other
	5 September 2016	Article on ICMIF’s Asia and Oceania Association (from ICMIF Quarterly Update Q2 2016)Other
	12 May 2016	AOA gives ASKI MBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, a warm welcome !Other
	25 December 2015	On the occasion of launching the AOA WebsiteOther