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19 November 2021 |
Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in “S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index in TTM Rates JPY Hedged” |
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8 November 2021 |
BCCM report highlights the role of agricultural cooperatives in disaster and recovery planning |
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15 October 2021 |
Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for children |
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14 October 2021 |
SEWA Cooperative Federation recognised by WEF as one of India’s last-mile Covid-19 responders |
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14 October 2021 |
Lawcover goes live in Australia with SaaS core systems |
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14 October 2021 |
JCIA Young Leader shares the value he gained from participating in ICMIF virtual roundtable |
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27 September 2021 |
NTUC Income launches SNACK Investment, an industry-first Micro Investment-Linked Plan that integrates micro-investments into consumers’ everyday lives |
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17 September 2021 |
Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in nutrition bonds to support the SDGs |
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14 September 2021 |
The ICMIF team lends its support to the ICMIF Foundation appeal to help India’s low-income communities affected by Covid-19 |
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13 September 2021 |
On the road to a driverless future as the RAC Intellibus® marks five years |
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20 August 2021 |
New partnership for 1 Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines (1CISP) to boost lending confidence and financial inclusion |
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19 August 2021 |
CLIMBS launches enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ for farmers aided by fellow ICMIF member IBISA |
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19 August 2021 |
NTUC Income launches TRIBE, Singapore’s first subscription-based insurance that offers on-demand adaptability with no lock-in periods |
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2 August 2021 |
Amana Takaful Insurance extends support to local communities in mutuality and solidarity |
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16 July 2021 |
Australia’s secret to success is worth billions says BCCM’s National Mutual Economy Report |
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13 July 2021 |
Income expands coverage of electric vehicles with new usage-based motor insurance model |
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30 June 2021 |
Asia Affinity Holdings and RightIndem strike an alliance to provide digital claims solutions in Asia |
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16 June 2021 |
The ICMIF Foundation launches an appeal to support India’s low-income communities affected by COVID-19 |
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28 May 2021 |
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21 May 2021 |
ICMIF members’ Covid-19 initiatives provide inspirational learning for Japanese members’ study session |
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16 March 2021 |
Zenkyoren produces educational DVD aimed at reducing traffic accidents during the Covid-19 pandemic |
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19 February 2021 |
Amana Takaful Insurance successful rebranding emphasises its purpose: To Every Sri Lankan as One |
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9 February 2021 |
Anadolu Sigorta (Turkey) looks to grow InsurTech ecosystem through new open API platform |
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30 January 2021 |
NTUC Income opens up 1,200 job opportunities with launch of its earn-as-you-learn Sales Management Associate (SMA) programme |
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30 January 2021 |
Two reports show cooperatives and mutuals outperform other businesses and are key to Australia’s recovery |
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27 January 2021 |
Braving the new normal with greater social protection through microinsurance in the Philippines |
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25 January 2021 |
Braving the New Normal with Greater Social Protection Through Microinsurance |
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5 January 2021 |
MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fifth consecutive year |
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23 December 2020 |
Sancor Seguros (Argentina) celebrates its 75-year anniversary |
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18 December 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) designs award-winning virtual reality tool to help prevent agricultural accidents |
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18 December 2020 |
NFU Mutual launches winter campaign to raise awareness of support available as loneliness and anxiety rise in UK |
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18 December 2020 |
Folksam announces agreement to provide insurance to members of Swedish pensioner organisation |
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18 December 2020 |
SNACK by Income (Singapore) expands its proposition with SNACKUP in partnership with Visa |
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15 December 2020 |
NFU Mutual join forces with The Tourism Network to support UK hospitality businesses |
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15 December 2020 |
RAC supports more sustainable transport initiatives for Western Australia |
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9 December 2020 |
Beneva announced as the new brand for the largest mutual insurance company in Canada |
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9 December 2020 |
Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) continues its journey to achieve climate-smart vision |
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9 December 2020 |
Unipol (Italy) offers its 10 million customers healthcare cover against Covid-19 |
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9 December 2020 |
More recognition for client satisfaction for FMG (New Zealand) |
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6 December 2020 |
Altima and MAIF (France) bring a Unique Insurance offer to market |
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4 December 2020 |
Australian Unity becomes Australia’s first mutual to issue Mutual Capital Instruments |
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3 December 2020 |
Folksam ranked top for claims settlement in the Swedish insurance market |
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3 December 2020 |
The Commonwell and Trillium Mutual named as top Canadian workplaces |
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3 December 2020 |
Drones and insurance: an exciting voyage of discovery which Achmea (Netherlands) wants to lead |
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3 December 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) enhances travel insurance cover to include COVID-19 for overseas travel |
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27 November 2020 |
ICMIF members Sygeforsikringen “danmark” and LB Forsikring again commended for having the best reputation in the Danish market |
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27 November 2020 |
Anadolu Sigorta (Turkey) adds earthquake cover to health policies |
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26 November 2020 |
Dina Försäkringar has the most satisfied customers in personal non-life and animal insurance in Sweden |
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24 November 2020 |
Wawanesa (Canada) recognised for its digital transformation strategy |
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19 November 2020 |
EMC Insurance Companies (USA) deepens commitment to diversity |
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19 November 2020 |
The Co-operators (Canada) announce a CAD 2 million community fund to support the employability of marginalised youth in the wake of pandemic |
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19 November 2020 |
Unipol (Italy) leads new project to help farmers adapt to climate change and increase resilience of the Italian agricultural sector |
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13 November 2020 |
SSQ (Canada) recognised for 15-year commitment to employee health and wellbeing |
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13 November 2020 |
OneFamily (UK) supports #10000BlackInterns programme |
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11 November 2020 |
Ecclesiastical Insurance (UK) is giving £120,000 to good causes as part of its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign |
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6 November 2020 |
MAIF (France) adopts an ambitious climate strategy for managing its investments and commits to completely phasing out coal by 2030 |
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4 November 2020 |
San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) receives the INESE International Marketing and Communication Award for its Sitios Seguros project |
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4 November 2020 |
La Mutualité Française launches Mutuelles Impact, the first investment fund with a social and environmental impact dedicated to the health and medical-social sector |
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4 November 2020 |
Securian Financial becomes first US direct life insurer to complete a mortality insurance-linked security transaction |
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4 November 2020 |
Costa Rica approves inclusive insurance regulation |
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30 October 2020 |
Simplyhealth launches app to bring individuals and communities together to improve health of UK |
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30 October 2020 |
P&V (Belgium) recognised for its commitment to society with Decavi Trophy |
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30 October 2020 |
Río Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) implements a virtual wallet for intermediaries and its own cryptocurrency |
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29 October 2020 |
AFA Försäkring (Sweden) provides funding for five new research projects on how Covid-19 affects work, the environment, health and leadership |
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28 October 2020 |
LähiTapiola ranked number one for customer experience in Finland’s financial sector in a customer survey |
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28 October 2020 |
P&V Insurance Group (Belgium) and Vander Haeghen & C ° join forces |
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28 October 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) extends its free cyber helpline for SMEs and small farms to end of year |
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23 October 2020 |
Seguros Unimed’s Super App recognised by Brazilian Grow+ Innovation Awards 2020 |
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23 October 2020 |
LB Forsikring (Denmark) looks to prevent traffic accidents through new telematics driving app |
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22 October 2020 |
Trillium Mutual (Canada) partners with PrevTech Innovations to provide intelligent 24/7 monitoring of agricultural electrical systems |
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21 October 2020 |
OneFamily (UK) research shows 81% of British teenagers prioritise the environment when choosing products to buy |
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16 October 2020 |
ICMIF Members contribute to report on stand-alone microinsurance regulation in India |
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16 October 2020 |
Folksam’s life company pays out SEK 286 million in bonuses |
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16 October 2020 |
AM Best Insurance Market Briefing - Europe to examine state of regional industry in the face of prevailing economic conditions |
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16 October 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) announces investment in climate focused Exchange Traded Fund to help counteract climate change |
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16 October 2020 |
Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) adds gaming companies to the company’s exclusion list for investments |
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15 October 2020 |
Achmea Innovation Fund (Netherlands) invests in reforestation company to help achieve climate objectives |
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14 October 2020 |
Ten UK charities to receive share of £500,000 as part of Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards |
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10 October 2020 |
The state of the US mutual insurance industry is strong, says latest market analysis from NAMIC |
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9 October 2020 |
The Co-operators makes one million dollars in capital available for Canadian cooperatives evolving to respond to changing economy |
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9 October 2020 |
Which? Awards name NFU Mutual (UK) as Insurance Brand of the Year |
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9 October 2020 |
Río Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) promotes inclusivity in the workplace and the development of insurance cover for LGBTIQ people |
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6 October 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) announces retirement of Group Chief Executive Lindsay Sinclair |
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2 October 2020 |
CEOs of Securian Financial and Thrivent (both USA) share their career insights with interns in joint virtual Q&A session |
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2 October 2020 |
Simplyhealth (UK) launches a new brand campaign highlighting the importance of community health |
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2 October 2020 |
Recent awards recognise EMC Insurance’s commitment to customers, independent agents and employees |
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2 October 2020 |
LähiTapiola is the first Finnish company to sign the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance |
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2 October 2020 |
PPS (South African) members with Short-Term Insurance to benefit from Profit-Share |
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1 October 2020 |
Mutual values help position Länsförsäkringar as one of Sweden’s most attractive employers for young people |
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1 October 2020 |
MAIF (France) freezes motor premiums for 2021 to support policyholders |
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1 October 2020 |
Royal London (UK) launches new social impact commitments to make a positive difference for customers and communities |
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30 September 2020 |
Two Japanese cooperatives donate tarpaulins in preparation for typhoons |
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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 Australia |
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25 September 2020 |
The P&V Group provides EUR 1 million to support youth projects in Belgium |
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24 September 2020 |
Desjardins Group (Canada) makes first direct acquisition in green infrastructure in the US |
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24 September 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 support schemes to help clients stay insured |
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18 September 2020 |
Wawanesa (Canada) expands legal protection partnership to assist and protect homeowners |
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17 September 2020 |
OneFamily (UK) launches Sustainable Climate fund strategy |
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16 September 2020 |
San Cristóbal is in first place in the Argentine Top 5 for mobile services for policyholders |
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15 September 2020 |
HUK-Coburg named the strongest insurance brand in Germany |
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14 September 2020 |
Swiss Re sees positive outlook for reinsurance renewals, further market hardening expected |
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14 September 2020 |
MAIF (France) launches its Socially Responsible Retirement Savings Plan |
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11 September 2020 |
Willis Re measures modest 3% decline in global reinsurance capital in the first half of 2020; COVID-19 “not a capital event” |
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11 September 2020 |
Ecclesiastical (UK) launches fundraising hub to help UK charities raise vital funds |
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10 September 2020 |
Panal Seguros (Paraguay) implements new video technology in the underwriting of motor policies |
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9 September 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) expands its Family Micro-Insurance Scheme |
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9 September 2020 |
Folksam is a co-investor in the Swedish government's first green bond |
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9 September 2020 |
La Vaudoise (Switzerland) is number one in customer satisfaction and best employer |
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7 September 2020 |
New Zealand mutual FMG wins two national awards for most satisfied customers in home and car insurance |
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7 September 2020 |
Securian Financial (USA) signs A4S Net Zero Statement of Support |
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4 September 2020 |
Achmea (Netherland) introduces remote claims handling |
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3 September 2020 |
Global reinsurers maintain equilibrium through COVID-19 turbulence - AM Best |
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3 September 2020 |
American Agricultural Insurance Company (USA) announces new logo and branding |
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2 September 2020 |
R+V (Germany) signs up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment |
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2 September 2020 |
Folksam (Sweden) announces single largest investment ever |
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2 September 2020 |
Wawanesa (Canada) completes digital transformation, bringing entire product suite online |
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2 September 2020 |
Cornish Mutual (UK) pledges 1,000 volunteer hours to help local communities |
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26 August 2020 |
P&V (Belgium) conducts audit of CIC Insurance Group’s first 5-5-5 project year in Kenya |
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26 August 2020 |
Investment Consultant from Achmea (Netherlands) helps CIC Insurance Group review microinsurance distribution channels for Kenyan farmers |
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21 August 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) will pass back motor vehicle savings to members following reduced motor claims |
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19 August 2020 |
Ecclesiastical (UK) uses its risk expertise to help businesses prepare for the new normal |
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18 August 2020 |
LB Forsikring (Denmark) launches discounted insurance cover for climate-friendly cars |
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18 August 2020 |
The Commonwell (Canada) recognised as an All-Star Carrier by Canadian brokers |
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15 August 2020 |
Strong customer demand for Simplyhealth’s virtual healthcare services app in UK |
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14 August 2020 |
The merger of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance creates the largest mutual insurance company in Canada |
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13 August 2020 |
Thrivent (USA) members generate nearly USD 13 million in financial support to help non-profit organisations during the pandemic |
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10 August 2020 |
Peak Re named Asian Reinsurer of the Year for the fifth consecutive time |
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7 August 2020 |
CoopSeguros signs agreement with the National Confederation of Agricultural Producers in the Dominican Republic |
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6 August 2020 |
ICMIF 5-5-5 DHAN Foundation project reaches over 530,000 people in fight against COVID-19 pandemic in India |
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6 August 2020 |
DEVK (Germany) implements real-time claims fraud detection system |
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5 August 2020 |
San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) adds new surety insurance to its portfolio |
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5 August 2020 |
Seguros Múltiples (Puerto Rico) extends Express Service to all motor policyholders |
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31 July 2020 |
AVBOB celebrates Nelson Mandela legacy by contributing to the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa |
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30 July 2020 |
RAC to make one million dollars in funding available for local governments to deliver community-based projects in Western Australia |
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29 July 2020 |
Securian Financial (USA) moves internship programme online to offer 40+ students a meaningful learning experience this summer |
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24 July 2020 |
Vaudoise (Switzerland) launches products and services to complement existing insurance products |
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24 July 2020 |
World Council of Credit Unions announces new Chair at 2020 Annual General Meeting |
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23 July 2020 |
MAIF (France) offers the option of remote working to all its employees |
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23 July 2020 |
La Mobilière (Switzerland) policyholders to receive a share of EUR 175 million surplus fund |
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23 July 2020 |
Sancor Seguros launches Argentina’s first public trust to invest in sci-tech start-ups |
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22 July 2020 |
MAIF (France) publicly announces its official status as a company with a mission |
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22 July 2020 |
San Cristóbal (Argentina) wins industry awards for fraud detection utilising artificial intelligence and digital transformation leadership |
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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 mutuality |
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21 July 2020 |
The Co-operators in the Top 5 corporate citizens in Canada thanks to impact investing, employee satisfaction and sustainable revenue sources |
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19 July 2020 |
“Thrive with purpose”: Thrivent (USA) launches new brand to reflect its fundamental purpose |
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16 July 2020 |
Desjardins to give a further CAD 100 million back to its Canadian auto insurance clients |
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16 July 2020 |
Unimutual (Australia) launches new open source portal to host shared and collaborative resources for members |
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16 July 2020 |
Seguros Unimed signs up to the Pact for Integrity and Against Corruption in Brazil |
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14 July 2020 |
NTUC Income celebrates 50 years of making insurance accessible, affordable and sustainable in Singapore |
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14 July 2020 |
Trillium Mutual (Canada) announces further donations to support local mental health programmes |
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10 July 2020 |
JCIF voted highest for customer satisfaction in life insurance sector in Japan is now supporting members and society during COVID-19 pandemic |
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10 July 2020 |
EMC Insurance (USA) again recognised as a leader in innovation as it wins two NAMIC awards |
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8 July 2020 |
Seguros Rivadavia (Argentina) launches new range of insurance cover products for bicycles |
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7 July 2020 |
Unipol ranked leader for reputation in the Italian insurance and banking sectors for fourth year |
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7 July 2020 |
On demand rental car insurance launched by LB Forsikring (Denmark) |
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3 July 2020 |
Savings-linked solutions in the Philippines as ICMIF member CLIMBS partners with ILO on impact insurance project |
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2 July 2020 |
ICMIF/Americas launches a Sustainability Working Group with a focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
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1 July 2020 |
The Co-operators provides COVID-19 relief funding to Canadian cooperatives |
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26 June 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) supports small business customers with free cyber helpline in partnership with CyberScout |
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26 June 2020 |
San Cristóbal (Argentina) launches ‘Elbow to Elbow’ programme to help suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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25 June 2020 |
P&V (Belgium) gives its support to the Impactdays platform to help children and young people get through the Covid-19 crisis |
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25 June 2020 |
Three ICMIF members named amongst Canada’s Greenest Employers: The Co-operators, Desjardins and Farm Mutual Re |
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24 June 2020 |
PPS nurturing South Africa’s future professionals |
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20 June 2020 |
Wawanesa (Canada) increases financial support to communities in Canada and United States |
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19 June 2020 |
Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards reveals 93% of UK brokers are likely to donate to charity despite coronavirus uncertainty |
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19 June 2020 |
Achmea publishes research into the climate resilience of homes in the Netherlands |
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17 June 2020 |
The Co-operators increases COVID-19 relief funding for youth mental health programmes in communities across Canada |
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17 June 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) partners with CyberScout and Ontrack to introduce personal cyber protection within its bespoke home insurance cover |
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16 June 2020 |
LB Forskikring (Denmark) is ahead of its time in terms of diversity |
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15 June 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) launches SNACK, Singapore’s first bite-sized, stackable insurance |
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11 June 2020 |
SSVMN supports families in the Costa Rican education sector during the pandemic |
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11 June 2020 |
Folksam (Sweden) and PreVet launch a collaboration to help horse owner policyholders ensure increased health for their animals |
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11 June 2020 |
La Mobilière (Switzerland) acquires Buildigo platform to widen range of services for the housing sector |
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11 June 2020 |
EMC (USA) announces additional pandemic relief donations to support community and small businesses |
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9 June 2020 |
Ecclesiastical extends additional cover for UK businesses and provides measures to help them transition out of lockdown |
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9 June 2020 |
Three insurance products from P&V receive Belgian Insurance Trophies |
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9 June 2020 |
Unipol (Italy) invites ICMIF members to attend virtual event on topic of data vision and value |
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4 June 2020 |
Farm Mutual Re announces “Mutual Support” initiative to support local charities and communities across Canada |
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3 June 2020 |
SSVMN recognised as a Praiseworthy Institution by Costa Rican government |
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2 June 2020 |
Folksam (Sweden) moves closer to net zero emissions with new reporting of sustainability data |
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1 June 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) strengthens initiatives to support rural communities in Japan affected by the COVID-19 pandemic |
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1 June 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) gives over 600,000 members home breakdown cover during UK lockdown |
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29 May 2020 |
IFFCO’s ‘Break the Corona’ campaign helps Indian farmers keep working despite lockdown |
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29 May 2020 |
OneFamily (UK) introduces fuss teen-friendly tech for child trust fund holders |
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29 May 2020 |
NFU Mutual (UK) responds to escalating isolation crisis in UK with financial support |
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28 May 2020 |
More than 10% of Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) investments now in sustainable bonds |
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28 May 2020 |
Achmea (Netherlands) sees great improvement in its reputation ranking in the Netherlands |
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28 May 2020 |
Seguros Futuro (El Salvador) introduces Covid-19 emergency economic relief strategies to help policyholders |
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28 May 2020 |
Seguros Unimed (Brazil) introduces measures to help members facing the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil |
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27 May 2020 |
EMC (USA) wins prestigious 2020 innovation award |
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27 May 2020 |
Folksam Group (Sweden) invests a further USD 260 million in green bonds to finance climate investment projects |
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27 May 2020 |
Securian Financial (USA) again named to Fortune 500 |
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26 May 2020 |
Kyosuiren (Japan) helps its member fishermen in Japan face the impact of COVID-19 |
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21 May 2020 |
OneFamily (UK) launches temporary hardship grant for members experiencing financial difficulties due to coronavirus |
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20 May 2020 |
Sancor Seguros (Argentina) launches two products to provide cover related to Covid-19 |
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20 May 2020 |
CLIMBS (Philippines) has led campaigns to support hospitals and communities in need in the Philippines due to the Covid-19 crisis |
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20 May 2020 |
Achmea (Netherlands) announces issuance of new senior bond |
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15 May 2020 |
Coopenae (Costa Rica) helps vulnerable people and families affected by the coronavirus |
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14 May 2020 |
LocalTapiola (Finland) introduces a variety of measures to help customers and communities during the COVID-19 crisis |
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14 May 2020 |
Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) funds research study into children's thoughts about coronavirus |
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14 May 2020 |
Seguros Rivadavia (Argentina) donations provide essential medical equipment, facilities and PPE in Argentina |
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13 May 2020 |
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group (Canada) is “Paying It Forward” to all members |
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13 May 2020 |
Canadian mutuals respond to help members and communities during COVID-19 pandemic |
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13 May 2020 |
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (UK) has become the first insurer to sign the C-19 Business Pledge |
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12 May 2020 |
The Co-operators (Canada) donates CAD 200,000 to support Canada's most vulnerable |
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12 May 2020 |
US mutuals step up during COVID-19 |
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7 May 2020 |
The Retail Mutual (UK) develops a range of initiatives to support members during COVID-19 pandemic |
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7 May 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) launches further initiatives to help members in New Zealand face the COVID-19 crisis |
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7 May 2020 |
MAIF (France) repurposes "Share Entraide" platform to help people find assistance across France during pandemic |
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6 May 2020 |
Simplyhealth (UK) supports local and national charities during the Coronavirus pandemic |
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6 May 2020 |
The Co-operators (Canada) introduces a reduced driving refund for member policyholders |
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6 May 2020 |
The San Cristóbal Group (Argentina) adds its support to the "Un Respiro" project for the manufacture of emergency respirators |
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5 May 2020 |
Sygeforsikringen “danmark” (Denmark) to donate USD 15 million to Danish healthcare projects for research and prevention |
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2 May 2020 |
Ecclesiastical (UK) launches new social media guide for brokers to help with their communications during pandemic |
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1 May 2020 |
AVBOB (South Africa) offers funeral care and dignity to members when it matters most |
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30 April 2020 |
German mutuals give back to members through motor premium rebates |
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29 April 2020 |
La Segunda (Argentina): a cooperative response to the coronavirus pandemic for the community and clients |
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28 April 2020 |
Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) makes third investment in social bonds in fight against Covid-19, bringing total investments to USD 120 million |
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28 April 2020 |
Caisse Mutuelle Laïque (Lebanon) vows to stand by members’ side through thick and thin during pandemic |
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24 April 2020 |
Sancor Seguros Group (Argentina) refocuses organisation to help members and community during coronavirus pandemic |
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24 April 2020 |
Philippine mutual microinsurers suspend collection of payments from policyholders to offer relief during COVID-19 pandemic |
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24 April 2020 |
PPS (South Africa) pledges funding to secure PPEs for medical professionals fighting coronavirus |
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24 April 2020 |
How CIC Insurance Group (Kenya) is helping coronavirus relief efforts in Kenya |
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21 April 2020 |
Unipol Group (Italy) initiates extensive range of measures to help members during the coronavirus pandemic |
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18 April 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) launches support schemes for members during COVID-19 pandemic |
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18 April 2020 |
Achmea (Netherlands) launches Neighbourhood Circle mobile platform |
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18 April 2020 |
Mutualité Française (France): the mutualist movement initiates multiple coronavirus initiatives throughout France |
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17 April 2020 |
Regional LocalTapiola company (Finland) has donated EUR 200,000 to significantly increase Finland’s coronavirus testing capacity |
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17 April 2020 |
P&V Group (Belgium) partners with leading clinical psychologist to develop online tool to help mental health impact of lockdown |
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16 April 2020 |
1CISP (Philippines) supports employees and members in the Philippines through COVID 19 pandemic |
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16 April 2020 |
MDA National (Australia) freezes premiums to support Australian medical practitioner members |
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16 April 2020 |
San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) helps alleviate pressure on Argentine medical centres |
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16 April 2020 |
Doing the right thing: Shelter Insurance (USA) provides premium relief to auto customers and financial assistance to communities affected by coronavirus |
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16 April 2020 |
Unipol (Italy) to return EUR 300 million in motor premiums to help 10 million customers cope during the Covid-19 emergency |
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15 April 2020 |
CLIMBS (Philippines) steps up efforts to support members, employees and general public in the Philippines during COVID19 pandemic |
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15 April 2020 |
The DHAN Foundation (India) reaches out to low income communities in India to provide support during Coronavirus pandemic |
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15 April 2020 |
SEWA (India) is working to alleviate devastating impact of COVID 19 on informal and migrant workers in India |
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9 April 2020 |
Desjardins General Insurance Group (Canada) announces a discount for motor insurance clients who are driving significantly less due to COVID-19 |
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9 April 2020 |
Swedish mutuals Folksam and Länsförsäkringar make further investments in social bonds to support the fight against coronavirus |
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9 April 2020 |
Achmea (Netherlands) enables employees with healthcare qualifications to assist in Netherlands Coronavirus relief |
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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-19 |
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9 April 2020 |
Wawanesa Insurance (Canada) donates CAD 100,000 to food banks in Canada and USA |
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8 April 2020 |
Securian Financial (USA) helps nurses in fight against COVID-19 |
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8 April 2020 |
Sancor Seguros (Argentina) launches online Call the Doctor medical platform as part of efforts to stop coronavirus spread |
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7 April 2020 |
NFU Mutual announces (UK) GBP 32 million support package for members, their families and communities |
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6 April 2020 |
SANASA (Sri Lanka) announces a million-dollar relief programme for the most vulnerable in Sri Lanka |
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6 April 2020 |
MAIF (France) passes on EUR 100 million in motor claims savings to its member-policyholders during coronavirus containment period |
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6 April 2020 |
LocalTapiola (Finland) donates EUR 1 million to Finnish Red Cross for coronavirus relief |
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2 April 2020 |
R+V (Germany) offers new TeleClinic health service at time of need |
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2 April 2020 |
Rio Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) collaborates with universities to provide personal protective equipment for those caring for coronavirus patients |
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2 April 2020 |
Vaudoise (Switzerland) launches several initiatives to support SMEs, nursing staff and private individuals during the coronavirus pandemic |
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1 April 2020 |
Thrivent (USA) and its members make a difference from afar |
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26 March 2020 |
More than 11,000 Achmea (Netherlands) employees now working from home in order to be there for customers |
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26 March 2020 |
Member-owned businesses key to essential services underpinning Australia’s response to COVID-19 says BCCM |
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25 March 2020 |
The Unipol Group (Italy) donates EUR 20m to help combat the coronavirus emergency in Italy |
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25 March 2020 |
Folksam Group (Sweden) invests SEK 700 million in bond to support the fight against Covid -19 |
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25 March 2020 |
Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) invests in social bond to support those affected by Covid-19 |
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3 March 2020 |
RAC WA (Australia) partners with The University of Western Australia to trial new multi-mode transport service |
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27 February 2020 |
Folksam CEO Ylva Wessén says opportunities for targeted investments for better road safety are needed |
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20 February 2020 |
Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) publishes the annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2019 |
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19 February 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 protection to over 550,000 individuals in response to evolving outbreak situation |
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14 February 2020 |
RAC’s BetterLabs Ventures expands seed capital fund to AUD 23 million to become largest in Western Australia |
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5 February 2020 |
ICMIF members CARD MBA and KMBA ranked highly in the 2019 Insurance Industry ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Assessment in the Philippines |
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30 January 2020 |
World Cooperative Monitor: new ranking of the largest cooperatives is now available with a focus on SDG 8 |
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27 January 2020 |
Royal London (UK) has signed up to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as part of its commitment to being a responsible investor |
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17 January 2020 |
ICMIF members and other mutual institutions in the Philippines rally to help those affected by Taal volcano |
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15 January 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) has won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fourth year in a row |
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20 December 2019 |
ICMIF member CLIMBS continues its cooperative education journey in 2019 |
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12 December 2019 |
NTUC Income partners with automotive marketplace Carro to launch usage-based motor insurance policy |
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23 October 2019 |
Philippines Insurance Commissioner joins celebration of CARD MBA 20th anniversary |
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23 October 2019 |
Kokumin Kyosai co-op in Japan welcomes new President |
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25 September 2019 |
KASAGANA-KA Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (KMBA) produced an introductory video for its 13th anniversary and Annual General Meeting |
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30 August 2019 |
Philippine’s Cooperative Alliance for Responsive Endeavor Mutual Benefit Association (CARE MBA), Inc. has newly joined ICMIF/AOA |
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29 August 2019 |
More than half of New Zealand farmers and growers now insure with ICMIF member FMG |
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12 July 2019 |
Japan's Zenrosai launched a new brand “Kokumin Kyosai co-op” |
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4 July 2019 |
ICMIF welcomes Swiss Re as a new Supporting Member |
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3 July 2019 |
Cambridge report indicates mutual microinsurance delivers greater resilience in vulnerable communities recovering from natural disasters |
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3 July 2019 |
MAS and New Zealand Marketing Association announce new partnership |
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3 July 2019 |
RAC WA launches second driverless bus experience in Western Australia |
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26 June 2019 |
NTUC Income launches first integrated proposition for direct purchase of the widest options of life insurance in Singapore with self-serve advisory |
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26 June 2019 |
Securian Financial CFO joins other finance leaders in launch of US chapter of A4S Leadership Network |
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26 April 2019 |
NTUC Income enters strategic partnership to scale innovation in digital insurance |
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26 April 2019 |
The DHAN Foundation now provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 300,000 people from disadvantaged communities in India |
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16 April 2019 |
Swiss member La Mobilière shares CHF 160 million with members |
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16 April 2019 |
The Co-operators introduces fund for Insurtech investment |
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15 April 2019 |
NTUC Income launches Pinfare to safeguard travellers against airfare fluctuations |
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8 April 2019 |
New video explains how the DHAN Foundation’s health microinsurance policy is helping poor communities in India |
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5 April 2019 |
BCCM welcomes landmark changes for Australian mutuals and cooperatives |
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5 April 2019 |
The Folksam Group and World Bank join global call to action on food loss and waste |
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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 |
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11 March 2019 |
Japanese Young Leaders share the benefits of their experiences of the ICMIF Young Leaders Programme |
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7 March 2019 |
Thrivent named one of the world's most ethical companies for the 8th year in a row |
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13 February 2019 |
JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2018 |
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6 February 2019 |
CLIMBS Institute for Financial Literacy to host a Cooperative Executive Masterclass in the Philippines: February 2019 |
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6 February 2019 |
New videos on the website of ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy - DHAN Foundation (India) |
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29 January 2019 |
BCCM announces board and chairperson for 2019 |
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29 January 2019 |
Dr Aris Alip takes part in opening panel at second InsuResilience Global Partnership Forum |
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29 January 2019 |
Need for microinsurance regulation in Sri Lanka highlighted in new ICMIF and IPS report |
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29 January 2019 |
Länsförsäkringar and The Co-operators join UNEP FI insurer partnership to better understand risk & implement TCFD recommendations |
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26 December 2018 |
AOA members supporting ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy |
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25 December 2018 |
China's Public Mutual Insurance Corporation has newly joined ICMIF/AOA |
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14 December 2018 |
Multiple wins for Amãna Takaful at IFFSA Islamic Finance Awards |
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14 December 2018 |
Belgian insurer P&V raises new capital through series of new measures |
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13 December 2018 |
Income launches Singapore’s first “Rainsurance” to protect consumers against surge pricing on ride-hailing platforms |
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6 November 2018 |
BCCM welcomes Australian Treasury consultation on new legislation for mutuals |
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5 November 2018 |
ICMIF and CIC launch new project to cover over 250,000 Kenyan farmers with livestock microinsurance |
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5 November 2018 |
ICMIF member RAC WA unveils Australia’s first on-demand, automated vehicle — the RAC Intellicar |
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2 November 2018 |
RAC WA overtakes the competition for property insurance recommendations in Australia |
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12 September 2018 |
RAC announces new partnership with major arena in Western Australia bringing new benefits for members |
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7 September 2018 |
Maif launch new « Pay when you drive » car insurance for members |
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7 September 2018 |
DHAN Foundation provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 200,000 previously uninsured people in first year of the 5-5-5 Strategy |
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7 September 2018 |
New health programme from NTUC Income rewards members for holistic approach to leading a healthy lifestyle |
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6 September 2018 |
New video highlights benefits for ICMIF members of taking part in Technical Assistance assignments in developing markets |
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21 August 2018 |
Zenkyoren affirms support to the 5-5-5 Strategy in new video interview |
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21 August 2018 |
New insurtech partnership to provide on-demand insurance in Canada |
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20 August 2018 |
NTUC Income ranked overall first in Singapore insurance innovation and digital benchmark |
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8 August 2018 |
NTUC Income to extend flagship development programme for youth-in-need in Singapore |
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8 August 2018 |
German mutual insurer DEVK announces support for ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy in the Philippines |
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7 March 2018 |
A new apex organisation for Japanese cooperatives will launch on 1 April 2018 |
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27 February 2018 |
DHAN Foundation provides cover to over 100,000 previously uninsured people in India through the ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy |
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21 February 2018 |
CARD MBA provides relief to over 50,000 members following natural disasters in the Philippines |
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20 February 2018 |
NTUC Income achieves significant milestone in its digital transformation |
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20 February 2018 |
ICMIF member Achmea confirms three new technical assistance assignments to support ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Strategy in India |
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19 February 2018 |
JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2017 |
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8 February 2018 |
CARD MBA in the Philippines launches new policy to pay claims in under 24 hours |
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8 February 2018 |
NH NongHyup Life recognised for financial innovation in Republic of Korea Finance Awards |
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8 February 2018 |
Unipol Gruppo of Italy confirmed as latest ICMIF member to support the 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF members The Co-operators and Länsförsäkringar visit Uplift in India for review of ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Strategy |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF member Uplift Mutuals launches new mobile app in India as part of ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Strategy reaches over 3 million people since its launch in June 2016 |
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8 February 2018 |
NTUC Income launches low-cost solution to plug the protection gap of the “sandwiched” generation |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF member RAC to trial Australia’s first on-demand automated vehicles |
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19 January 2018 |
Four organizations have newly joined AOA in 2017 |
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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 work |
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23 June 2017 |
AOA arranges visits to Japanese member organizations |
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27 March 2017 |
New Chair of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF), Hilde Vernaillen visited East Asian countries |
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15 March 2017 |
How cute characters are helping Japanese cooperatives engage with their members |
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12 January 2017 |
The Goat Trust has joined AOA from India |
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1 November 2016 |
KMBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, has just joined AOA ! |
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1 October 2016 |
Japan's three AOA member organizations have interacted with female leaders from Southeast Asia (Tokyo, Japan) |
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12 May 2016 |
AOA gives ASKI MBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, a warm welcome ! |
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19 November 2021 |
Germany announces support to subsidise climate insurance for African Risk Capacity (ARC) Member States at COP26 |
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19 November 2021 |
Co-operators partners with PrevTech Innovations to offer new farm fire prevention programme in Canada |
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19 November 2021 |
Co-operators and Wawanesa Mutual confirm their support for the DHAN Foundation in India |
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17 November 2021 |
Folksam collaborates in SEK 1.5 billion investment to support climate action projects in developing countries |
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17 November 2021 |
MARI Oceans, part of the Asia Affinity Group, featured at COP26 Resilience Hub |
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16 November 2021 |
Länsförsäkringar AB has set a new investment goal of being climate positive by 2045 |
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15 November 2021 |
ICMIF and members join call for policymakers and Governments to ‘Turn Talk into Action’ at COP26 |
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11 November 2021 |
Ecclesiastical encourages brokers to speak to their education clients about climate change risks |
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9 November 2021 |
Univé to scale up sustainable energy project that replaces asbestos roofs with solar roofs |
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5 November 2021 |
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5 November 2021 |
Länsförsäkringar has increased its investments in sustainability-oriented bonds tenfold |
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4 November 2021 |
Mutual and cooperative insurers demonstrate targeted climate change impact at the 76th President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly |
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4 November 2021 |
IPB rated strongly for its ESG practices |
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1 November 2021 |
Red River Mutual reinforces commitment to protect community spaces |
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1 November 2021 |
Folksam Liv pays out SEK 854 million in bonuses to over 900,000 customers |
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1 November 2021 |
Simplyhealth donation helps get 50 UK community sports groups back up and running |
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28 October 2021 |
MAIF launches Bien ou Bien e-commerce site aimed at encouraging responsible consumption |
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28 October 2021 |
CIC Group launches a self-service portal for vehicle garages and assessors |
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28 October 2021 |
Beneva continues its integration and launches its first brand awareness campaign |
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18 October 2021 |
UN Secretary General report highlights the role of cooperatives in social development and response to COVID-19 pandemic |
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18 October 2021 |
OneFamily supports housing advice service for older people in the UK |
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18 October 2021 |
Co-operators rebrands with a shift from insurance to holistic financial services and advice |
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15 October 2021 |
Aéma Groupe completes the acquisition of Aviva France to become the fifth largest insurer in France |
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15 October 2021 |
Wawanesa Insurance celebrates 125th anniversary with $700,000 donation to local community organisations |
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7 October 2021 |
African Risk Capacity (ARC) and UN Women join forces to integrate gender into disaster risk management |
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6 October 2021 |
ICMIF joins International Coalition of the Social Solidarity Economy |
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4 October 2021 |
New NAMIC report affirms the overall financial strength and stability of mutual insurers |
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30 September 2021 |
AAM launches a digital campaign to educate young people on the benefits of mutuality and mutual insurance |
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30 September 2021 |
Special AVBOB fund assists with restoration of SMMEs and NGOs |
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29 September 2021 |
The Unipolis Foundation supports the launch of the first sustainable mobility manifesto by Italian schools |
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29 September 2021 |
The Co-operators recognised as a Kincentric Best Employer 2021 |
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28 September 2021 |
Länsförsäkringar Liv signs global climate appeal calling for increase in ambition and pace of climate work |
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17 September 2021 |
Securian Financial and Securian Asset Management sign Principles for Responsible Investment |
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15 September 2021 |
Achmea to plant one million trees in reforestation programme |
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13 September 2021 |
R+V Versicherung wins prestigious brand award 2021 for best brand relaunch |
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10 September 2021 |
Mutual Fire Insurance ranked as a Five-Star Carrier in 2021 |
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10 September 2021 |
Royal London research finds 15.9m UK adults are more financially vulnerable as a result of the pandemic |
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10 September 2021 |
African Risk Capacity receives overall lowest-risk ESG rating in the insurance industry |
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9 September 2021 |
LB Forsikring’s electric car insurance is ranked “Best in Test” |
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6 September 2021 |
The IMA Group experiences record levels of demand for support from its 45 million members during an exceptional summer |
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3 September 2021 |
AVBOB champions education and literacy in South Africa |
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23 August 2021 |
Simplyhealth campaign focuses on improving men’s mental health and fostering open, honest conversations on health |
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20 August 2021 |
Ecclesiastical launches sensor technology proposition to prevent water leakage and electrical fire risks |
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19 August 2021 |
Achmea continues its commitment to sustainable mobility through investment in electric car subscription company |
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19 August 2021 |
Unipol launches Italy’s first “Try-Before-You-Buy” motor insurance programme |
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18 August 2021 |
CAMIC members support the DHAN Foundation in India in act of solidarity amongst Canadian mutuals |
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6 August 2021 |
Beneva adopts long-term WFH approach based on employee trust and respect |
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6 August 2021 |
New research by Ecclesiastical finds specialist brokers have the edge on their rivals |
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5 August 2021 |
R+V Versicherung launches internal fundraising campaign to support workers in aftermath of floods in Germany |
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5 August 2021 |
Cornish Mutual rolls out hay fire prevention trial with Members |
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5 August 2021 |
Royal London research finds over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change |
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4 August 2021 |
ICMIF members recognised in Argentinian national competition to combat fraud in the insurance industry |
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3 August 2021 |
Achmea takes the next step towards climate-neutral business operations |
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3 August 2021 |
AM Best’s September Reinsurance Market Briefing will take place online |
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21 July 2021 |
Gore Mutual announces new operating model for auto lines cover and launches national contact centre |
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21 July 2021 |
Folksam improves protection against violence in close relationships |
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20 July 2021 |
NFU Mutual donates GBP 2m to local charities as ongoing crisis drives need for support |
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19 July 2021 |
UK charities celebrate share of GBP 1million fund thanks to Ecclesiastical and nominations from brokers |
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14 July 2021 |
The Co-operators sets targets for a net-zero future |
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13 July 2021 |
LB Forsikring sets clear climate goals for its investments as part of its role in the green transition |
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12 July 2021 |
Royal London commits to net zero by 2050 and thereby protect customers’ standard of living |
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12 July 2021 |
MAIF renews the freeze on its auto insurance rates for 2022 |
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8 July 2021 |
Folksam increases its ownership in steel company SSAB to support its transition to fossil free production |
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7 July 2021 |
Afa Försäkring invests in a social bond which aims to achieve some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
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7 July 2021 |
Beneva contributes CAD 1 million to create Relief Research Chair in Mental Health, Self-Management, and Work |
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29 June 2021 |
Clean sweep for mutuals in 2021 US auto insurer rankings |
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28 June 2021 |
G7 backs making climate risk disclosure mandatory |
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28 June 2021 |
UN Chief tells insurance sector decisive action is needed in fight against climate change |
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21 June 2021 |
How mutuals can differentiate to drive growth and create value |
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21 June 2021 |
Río Uruguay Seguros launches first transgender health insurance in Latin America |
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21 June 2021 |
Surco Seguros recognised by Great Places to Work Uruguay for the quality of its organisational culture |
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18 June 2021 |
Sancor Seguros launches a corporate venture capital fund to invest in insurtech, fintech and healthtech |
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18 June 2021 |
NFU Mutual offers small business customers free social media tools to help them connect with their communities |
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17 June 2021 |
The Unipol Group launches a national Covid-19 vaccine programme across Italy |
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17 June 2021 |
EMC Mobileye offers collision avoidance systems to policyholders |
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17 June 2021 |
Simplyhealth launches SimplyPlan: a new app for improved customer experience |
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16 June 2021 |
Achmea can now deal with increasing storm damage claims faster with a new national roof tile network |
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16 June 2021 |
LB Forsikring aims to be Denmark’s preferred insurance company for electric cars |
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15 June 2021 |
Sygeforsikringen “danmark” donates DKK 150 million to research projects on health and prevention |
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7 June 2021 |
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group launches the Movement for Good awards 2021 |
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4 June 2021 |
Finnish high schools receive a large book donation from LocalTapiola to increase young people’s awareness of climate change |
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3 June 2021 |
The P&V tower in Brussels lit up in the colours of the rainbow in support of a more inclusive society |
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3 June 2021 |
ICMIF member initiatives will help implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction |
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2 June 2021 |
Unipol launches advanced telematics solution to improve driver safety |
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26 May 2021 |
More than 25% of damaged car bumpers are repaired instead of replaced by LB Forsikring |
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21 May 2021 |
Driving sustainably: HUK-COBURG expands telematics offering to include incentives for being environmentally conscious |
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20 May 2021 |
Afa Försäkring funds research into the role of managers and mental illness in the workplace |
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20 May 2021 |
Ecclesiastical in UK’s top four for charitable giving |
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20 May 2021 |
Simplyhealth launches SimplyVolunteer to provide volunteering opportunities for employees |
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20 May 2021 |
The Commonwell recognised for creating a collaborative, inclusive culture |
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20 May 2021 |
Univé Insurance to offer cyber protection to over 1 million policyholders in partnership with Sontiq® Cyberscout |
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20 May 2021 |
Vaudoise to distribute CHF 40 million of profits to its policyholders |
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19 May 2021 |
Innovation in sustainability: a virtual game from the Sancor Seguros Group helps raise awareness in a cooperative way |
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19 May 2021 |
Folksam adopts new climate targets for its investment portfolios by 2025 |
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19 May 2021 |
NFU Mutual named as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 companies in the UK |
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19 May 2021 |
Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs |
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18 May 2021 |
How PG Mutual is caring for communities: charities, trees and LEDs |
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18 May 2021 |
Desjardins focused on net zero emissions for 2040 |
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18 May 2021 |
CIC wins Decade of Excellence Insurance award |
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18 May 2021 |
EY joins the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) |
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14 May 2021 |
Thrivent to pay out USD 280 million in client dividends in 2021 |
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14 May 2021 |
Purpose of mutuality clear for PPS as it shares profits with members following unprecedented year |
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14 May 2021 |
Länsförsäkringar reaches over SEK 17 billion in sustainability-oriented bonds in its life and insurance portfolios |
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13 May 2021 |
A message from AOA to our members |
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11 May 2021 |
The Co-operators underscores importance of building community resilience and sustainability at 2021 Annual General Meeting |
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10 May 2021 |
NFU Mutual gives free driving confidence sessions to 1,000 customers |
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14 April 2021 |
La Mobilière acquires the Flatfox real estate portal |
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13 April 2021 |
Royal London enhances adviser and employer support through acquisition of Wealth Wizards |
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12 April 2021 |
Two ICMIF members recognised as industry leaders for use cases in data, analytics and AI |
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6 April 2021 |
Folksam extends its partnership with the Swedish Athletics Association |
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6 April 2021 |
Seguros Unimed Super App reaches 500,000 downloads |
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6 April 2021 |
MAIF launches “Sport Planète” initiative for 2021 |
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5 April 2021 |
Gore Mutual enhances anti-fraud capabilities in underwriting and claims |
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5 April 2021 |
LB Forsikring establishes new knowledge centre for injury prevention |
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2 April 2021 |
R+V Versicherung rewards members with EUR 10 million premium refund |
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2 April 2021 |
The Co-operators recognised on Women Lead Here benchmark of executive gender diversity |
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2 April 2021 |
Royal London shares GBP 146 million of profits with customers |
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1 April 2021 |
Simplyhealth gains Carbon Neutral + status |
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1 April 2021 |
New Länsförsäkringar research project on artificial intelligence as a tool in responsible investment |
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31 March 2021 |
Ecclesiastical supports churches in the UK with new Trust130 scheme |
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30 March 2021 |
Swiss Re announces ambitious climate targets; accelerates race to net zero |
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18 March 2021 |
The Sancor Seguros Group Foundation joins forces with UNESCO to promote cooperative education in Latin America |
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18 March 2021 |
AM Best becomes signatory to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) |
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18 March 2021 |
Royal London announces partnership with The British & Irish Lions |
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17 March 2021 |
Jackpot for the Folksam Group in the Sustainable Brand Index rankings |
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17 March 2021 |
Simplyhealth named best ‘Health Insurance Innovator’ in the Finder Awards 2021 |
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17 March 2021 |
Onderlinge ‘s-Gravenhage launches new online platform to support the elderly |
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17 March 2021 |
LocalTapiola recognised as one of Finland’s most inspiring workplaces |
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16 March 2021 |
Thrivent proudly celebrates 10 consecutive years as one of the world’s most ethical companies |
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16 March 2021 |
Beneva leaders jointly awarded top honours in Quebec’s financial sector |
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16 March 2021 |
Ajusto from Desjardins Insurance: Recognising driving habits and going the extra mile to promote safer driving |
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16 March 2021 |
Mutual Fire Insurance declares premium refund for qualifying members |
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11 March 2021 |
Gore Mutual working to grow into a purpose-driven, digitally-led mutual insurer |
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11 March 2021 |
Eight UK charities receive vital support as NFU Mutual Charitable Trust provides GBP 750,000 funding boost |
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25 February 2021 |
Shelter Insurance recognised as Top Diversity Employer for 2021 |
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24 February 2021 |
The ClimateWise Principles Independent Review for 2020 has seen record improvement in scores across the ClimateWise membership |
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20 February 2021 |
AVBOB (South Africa) extends financial support during Covid-19 pandemic |
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20 February 2021 |
Royal London paid GBP 13.1 million for Covid-19 claims in 2020 helping the families of more than 2,100 customers |
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20 February 2021 |
Berkley Re Solutions introduces workplace violence protection coverage |
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20 February 2021 |
AAM announces almost 400,000 new members in 2020 for mutual insurers in France |
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18 February 2021 |
EMC (USA) announces 2020 charitable giving and community involvement impact |
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18 February 2021 |
Vaudoise (Switzerland) ranks ahead of peers in alignment to global climate objectives |
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16 February 2021 |
Apprentices at ‘Exceptional workplace’ NFU Mutual share their experiences for UK National Apprenticeship Week |
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16 February 2021 |
Río Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) launches extensive inclusive insurance programme |
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13 February 2021 |
PPS (South Africa) Profit-Share benefit gets an added booster |
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11 February 2021 |
P&V Group (Belgium) offers full and free insurance cover for vaccination centres in the towns and cities that it insures |
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10 February 2021 |
NFU Mutual pledges GBP 2.75m to UK charities as ongoing crisis drives need for support |
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9 February 2021 |
LB Forsikring (Denmark) survey shows many people would be happy to receive recycled items as a form of compensation |
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5 February 2021 |
Folksam (Sweden) CEO meets with UN Secretary-General to discuss the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance |
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5 February 2021 |
Wawanesa (Canada) moves to the cloud to simplify IT operations and add value to brokers and policyholders |
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5 February 2021 |
EMC Insurance receives 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award |
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30 January 2021 |
The Co-operators provides 24/7 virtual healthcare to its group benefits clients across Canada |
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30 January 2021 |
Desjardins Insurance announces CAD 1 million program to support small businesses across Canada |
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28 January 2021 |
The Commonwell Mutual and Red River Mutual partner to launch an agriculture insurance start-up |
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22 January 2021 |
Co-op Insurance (UK) begins trial with pay-by-mile provider By Miles |
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21 January 2021 |
Achmea (Netherlands) bans further investments in the oil and gas sector |
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21 January 2021 |
World Cooperative Monitor: new ranking of the largest cooperatives is now available |
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21 January 2021 |
New research from Simplyhealth shows 17 million British people are committed to improving long-term health in 2021 |
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20 January 2021 |
ICMIF members part of collaborative effort to pilot state-of-the-art approaches to assessing climate risks |
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20 January 2021 |
Ecclesiastical Insurance (UK) publishes second Charity Risk Barometer and findings show brokers have a role to play in supporting charity customers |
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19 January 2021 |
Desjardins maintains its commitments to sustainable development |
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19 January 2021 |
Thrivent (USA) invests USD 1 million in COVID-19 relief for Habitat homeowners |
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19 January 2021 |
GF Forsikring (Denmark) shares over DKK 215 million profit with members |
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19 January 2021 |
(Climate) change for the better |
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19 January 2021 |
USD 1 trillion mark reached in global cumulative green issuance in 2020 |
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19 January 2021 |
Wawanesa (Canada) furthers commitment to brokers with new training platform |
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8 January 2021 |
Gore Mutual donates CAD 95,000 to help Canadian charities keep communities Healthy for the Holidays |
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6 January 2021 |
Reason and logic govern firming reinsurance landscape: Willis Re 1st View |
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5 January 2021 |
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust tops GBP 1m of support for UK charities in 2020 |
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5 January 2021 |
Simplyhealth (UK) spreads Christmas cheer with donations to nine local charities |
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18 December 2020 |
AM Best maintains global reinsurance market outlook at stable |
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18 December 2020 |
Swiss Re Institute estimates USD 83 billion global insured catastrophe losses in 2020, the fifth-costliest on record |
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17 December 2020 |
LB Forsikring (Denmark) to pay DKK 148 million to members in loyalty discount |
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17 December 2020 |
New ICMIF report highlights members’ best practice in marketing mutuality |
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3 December 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Investing in businesses that want to make society a better place - Katharina Maass, Head/ Fund Manager, Achmea Innovation Fund (Netherland) |
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26 November 2020 |
AM Best Special Report: Insurers and Reinsurers – Ignoring ESG Factors Poses Reputational Risk |
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19 November 2020 |
ICMIF launches new website and the ICMIF Knowledge Hub on 18 November 2020 - A message from ICMIF Chief Executive |
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4 November 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Doing what's right - Teddy Nyahasha, Chief Executive, OneFamily (UK) |
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22 October 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Impact investing and the business case for sustainability - Chad Park, Vice President of Sustainability & Citizenship, The Co-operators (Canada) |
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16 October 2020 |
The Latin American Association for Education in Reinsurance’s annual meeting successfully transitions to online |
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7 October 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] How unlocking private investment can shape a climate smart and sustainable future - Lauren Carter, Climate Finance Specialist, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP, Geneva) and Sandrine Boukerche, Co-Lead Invest4Climate, World Bank |
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25 September 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Talent, performance and development are key at Achmea - Elly Ploumen, Group HR Director, Achmea (Netherlands) |
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25 September 2020 |
New Zealand first in the world to require climate risk reporting |
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18 September 2020 |
AM Best launches student challenge geared toward innovative catastrophe risk solutions |
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7 September 2020 |
Aviva Investors scores highly across 2020 UNPRI assessment reports |
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4 September 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Culture creates diversity - Anne Mette Toftegaard, CEO of LB Forsikring (Denmark) |
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20 August 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Insurance’s Machine Intelligence challenge and what to do about it - Dr. Jeffrey Bohn, Managing Director, and Chief Research & Innovation Officer at the Swiss Re Institute |
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11 August 2020 |
InsurTech fundraising rebounds as more than USD 1.5 billion invested in Q2 2020 |
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11 August 2020 |
Profitability less certain in US cyber insurance market as new risks emerge |
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7 August 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] The SNACK Journey: Driving people-centric innovation - Max Tiong Oon Choon, Head of Innovation, NTUC Income (Singapore) |
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7 August 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 10 |
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30 July 2020 |
AM Best to host its Rendez-Vous de Septembre Reinsurance Market Briefing as virtual event |
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24 July 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 9 |
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15 July 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] The move from shareholder value to stakeholder values - Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIF |
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15 July 2020 |
AM Best Market Segment Outlook reports available for France, Germany, Italy and Spain for both life and non-life sectors |
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14 July 2020 |
Global insurance industry to recover strongly from COVID-19 induced pull-back, sigma says |
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10 July 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 8 |
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6 July 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] The business response to COVID-19 and building back better - Jessica Fries, Executive Chair, A4S (the Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project) |
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6 July 2020 |
Prudence and replenished capital drive June & July renewals: Willis Re 1st View |
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3 July 2020 |
A4S shares new sources of learning for finance leaders to further understanding of role of finance in creating resilient business models and a sustainable economy |
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3 July 2020 |
Best’s Special Report: Stress testing of AM Best-rated insurance companies indicates most can withstand pandemic |
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2 July 2020 |
International Day of Cooperatives 2020: Cooperatives for Climate Action |
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26 June 2020 |
Introduction to ICMIF Young Leaders Forum (YLF) |
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25 June 2020 |
Mutual and cooperative insurers’ unique business model helps attract and retain millennial/Gen Z talent says new ICMIF report |
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25 June 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] From COVID-19 crisis comes opportunity to rethink risk - Mami Mizutori, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction and the head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction & Dr Heide Hackmann, CEO of the International Science Council |
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25 June 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 7 |
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17 June 2020 |
Swiss Re’s SONAR report highlights COVID-19-related emerging risks and trends, says current crisis should not overshadow need to move to low-carbon future |
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11 June 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 6 |
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10 June 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Pandemics, protection and emerging markets: five reasons why mutuality, risk and development go hand in hand - Jan Kellett, Special Advisor: External Engagement (Finance Sector Hub), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIF |
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9 June 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] Will COVID-19 prove a watershed for ESG? - Aviva Investors |
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28 May 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 5 |
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16 May 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 4 |
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15 May 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] COVID-19: Swiss Re experts discuss the crisis |
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13 May 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] When the mutual difference really matters - Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIF |
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1 May 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 3 |
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1 May 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 2 |
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29 April 2020 |
Moving on from the initial assessment phase of COVID-19: A Willis Re Impact Report |
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21 April 2020 |
A message from AOA to our members |
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8 April 2020 |
A measured approach to the 1.4 renewals: Willis Re 1st View |
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7 April 2020 |
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best maintains global reinsurance outlook at stable despite COVID-19 volatility |
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7 April 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] CyberScout: When working remotely due to Coronavirus, keep cybersecurity in mind |
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6 April 2020 |
COVID-19: UNDP partners with WHO, UNICEF and WhatsApp to get real time health information to billions around the world |
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3 April 2020 |
A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive |
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1 April 2020 |
ICMIF update for members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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30 March 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] The insurance implications of the coronavirus ‘catastrophe’ |
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26 March 2020 |
AM Best to deploy pandemic-related stress test for rated insurance companies |
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17 March 2020 |
[Notification from ICMIF] ICMIF update for members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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13 March 2020 |
Almost 10 million low-income individuals now protected through ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy but support is still needed |
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2 March 2020 |
[ICMIF Blog Article] 2020: Most dangerous risks to insurers |
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12 February 2020 |
2019 InsurTech investment reaches all-time high says Willis Towers Watson Briefing |
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12 February 2020 |
Coronavirus epidemic likely to have limited impact on China’s non-life insurance market according to AM Best |
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12 February 2020 |
UK Parliament considers new cooperative capital Bill |
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7 January 2020 |
Willis Re 1st View January 2020 report: Markets diverge |
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19 December 2019 |
Fifty Young Leaders benefit from exclusive development programme at the ICMIF Biennial Conference |
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12 December 2019 |
AM Best maintains global reinsurance market outlook at stable |
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12 December 2019 |
Swiss Re Institute's sigma report: Use of increasingly advanced analytics may present a crucial way for non-life insurers to unlock tangible value |
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23 October 2019 |
ICMIF/Americas celebrates 40 years of serving members in the Americas region |
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23 October 2019 |
CyberScout named 2019 Cyber Risk Service Provider of the Year by Insurance Insider |
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25 September 2019 |
ICMIF will partner in commitments to increase insurance protection in climate-exposed countries |
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20 September 2019 |
Second keynote speaker announced for the ICMIF Biennial Conference 2019: Ian Taylor, leading New Zealand innovator and entrepreneur |
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29 August 2019 |
ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy provides policyholders with safety net against poverty |
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10 July 2019 |
Message from the International Cooperative Alliance for International Cooperative Day 2019 |
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8 July 2019 |
Global insurance premiums exceed USD 5 trillion for the first time: says Swiss Re Institute’s latest sigma |
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4 July 2019 |
ICMIF Chief Executive: more nations should allow mutual microinsurance |
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3 July 2019 |
ICMIF Global 500 report for 2019 confirms rise in aggregate premiums of 500 largest mutual and cooperative insurers |
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26 June 2019 |
Climate change, sustainable finance and green bonds: what are ICMIF and our members doing? |
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26 June 2019 |
ICMIF and members represented at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction |
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12 June 2019 |
Notice of Website Migration to Always-on SSL Encryption (https) |
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17 April 2019 |
ICMIF’s Global Mutual Market Share 10 report: Japanese edition published |
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14 March 2019 |
Mr. HONG Jae-Eun of NongHyup Life Insurance (Republic of Korea) was appointed to a successor director to Mr. SEO Ki-Bong |
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14 March 2019 |
ICMIF and We Effect highlight role of microinsurance for gender equality at the UN Commission on the Status of Women conference |
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13 March 2019 |
Motor mutuals move up a gear to stay relevant in sharing economy |
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12 March 2019 |
On International Women’s Day ICMIF members are leading the way in diversity |
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12 March 2019 |
How ICMIF members are contributing towards gender equality through the 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy |
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8 March 2019 |
Estonia market now open for establishment of mutual and cooperative insurers |
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28 February 2019 |
Ten year edition of ICMIF’s Global Mutual Market Share report: statistics confirm a decade of growth for the mutual and cooperative insurance sector |
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27 February 2019 |
Introduction to ICMIF Young Leaders Forum |
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7 February 2019 |
ICMIF launches new series of exclusive webinars for members in 2019 |
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24 January 2019 |
ICMIF members outperform the total and the mutual market |
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14 December 2018 |
A world at risk: How the ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy is helping close insurance gap highlighted in recent Lloyd's report |
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14 December 2018 |
[ICMIF Brochure] Welcome to ICMIF - The Global Network for Mutual and Cooperative Insureres |
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14 December 2018 |
World Cooperative Monitor: new ranking of the world’s 300 largest cooperatives |
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13 December 2018 |
ICMIF Young Leaders to join discussions at meeting of ICMIF’s strategic leaders |
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13 December 2018 |
How the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy will help eradicate poverty |
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6 November 2018 |
ICMIF CEO to join opening panel discussion at first-ever G20 Insurance Forum |
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5 November 2018 |
ICMIF welcomes new Chair of the Insurance Development Forum |
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10 September 2018 |
Mutual and cooperative insurers are creating safe spaces for youth: International Youth Day 2018 |
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21 August 2018 |
G20 Insurance Forum confirmed for September 2018 |
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20 August 2018 |
ICMIF affirms support for International Day of Cooperatives and the creation of sustainable societies through cooperation |
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8 August 2018 |
Ninety-seven per cent of policyholders covered by the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy are women |
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30 August 2017 |
New AOA Director and Chair |
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20 February 2017 |
[ICMIF Brochure] The VALUE OF BELONGING - The Value of Networking, The Value of Knowledge, The Value of Globa Influence, The Value of Markets, Our History |
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1 February 2017 |
ICMIF members pledge support for vulnerable communities through the 5-5-5 |
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5 September 2016 |
Article on ICMIF’s Asia and Oceania Association (from ICMIF Quarterly Update Q2 2016) |
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25 December 2015 |
Results of AOA General Meeting and the Board of Directors Meeting in 2015 |
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25 December 2015 |
On the occasion of launching the AOA Website |
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25 December 2015 |
Please Send Us Information and Articles for “Member News” |
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8 October 2021 |
Report - Participation in the Young Leaders Programme (May.2021) |
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15 September 2021 |
Global reinsurance capital, profits, and ROE on the rise in H1: Willis Re |
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15 September 2021 |
Swiss Re sees growing demand for insurance protection, positive outlook for premiums |
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14 September 2021 |
Growth through differentiation: EY global insurance mutual market scan identifies four principles for mutual insurers |
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13 September 2021 |
Global (re)insurance: Underlying profitability improves at H1 but inflation and rate deceleration remain concerns |
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23 August 2021 |
Severe weather events drive global insured catastrophe losses of USD 42 billion in first half of 2021, Swiss Re Institute estimates |
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26 July 2021 |
Swiss Re Institute publishes latest sigma report; forecasts record global insurance premium at USD 7 trillion by the end of 2022 |
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20 July 2021 |
Global reinsurance approaching equilibrium: Willis Re 1st View |
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21 June 2021 |
Swiss Re’s SONAR examines the emerging risks set to shape a post-COVID-19 world |
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17 June 2021 |
Best’s Market Segment Report: Mutuals Embrace Innovation to Cement Their European Insurance Market Role |
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19 May 2021 |
Peak Insights 2021: Asia demographic trends: elders and millennials |
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19 May 2021 |
Willis Re: Global InsurTech investment reaches all-time high of USD 2.55 billion in Q1 2021 |
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19 May 2021 |
From protection to prevention: cooperative and mutual insurers will help address urgent challenge of disaster risk reduction says UNDRR and ICMIF report |
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10 May 2021 |
Willis Re Reinsurance Report: 7% growth in global reinsurance capital, with signs of underlying combined ratio improvement |
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12 April 2021 |
Report highlights life changing rehabilitation approach to catastrophic injury |
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7 April 2021 |
More of the same for 1 April reinsurance renewals: Willis Re 1st View |
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7 April 2021 |
Latest sigma: Insurers hit by USD 89 billion of losses from disasters in 2020 |
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20 February 2021 |
Best’s Special Report: EIOPA’s Solvency II proposals seek to reform a very particular regime |
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19 February 2021 |
Swiss Re publishes new research on gender diversity in the (re)insurance industry |
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6 February 2021 |
Willis Re: Above-average annual insured natural catastrophe losses in 2020 despite multiple ‘near-misses’ |
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30 January 2021 |
Record-high InsurTech funding of USD 7.1 billion achieved in 2020 after Q4 investments total USD 2.1 billion |
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23 April 2020 |
REPORT: Mutual and cooperative insurers contribute over USD 1 billion to coronavirus relief efforts |
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18 April 2020 |
REPORT: Recent AOA Activities (from September 2019 to April 2020) |
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4 September 2019 |
REPORT: Recent AOA Activities |
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22 July 2019 |
Digital Innovation will Change the Future of Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Organizations - Miho Onzo, Professor at Faculty of Commerce, Takachiho University (JAPAN) |
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15 February 2019 |
My journey as an ICMIF Young Leader: A box of opportunities! |
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6 February 2019 |
"Mutual & Cooperative Microinsurance in the Philippines: A Landscape Study" Japanese version was released |
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5 November 2018 |
New ICMIF report highlights the potential of Kenya’s cooperative sector to expand the reach of mutual microinsurance |
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28 August 2018 |
Report - Participation in the Young Leaders Programme at the ICMIF Biennial Conference |
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20 August 2018 |
New report highlights great potential for growth of mutual microinsurance in the Philippines |
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20 August 2018 |
Report - Recent Activities of AOA |
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21 May 2018 |
AOA Report - Toward the Emergence from Poverty - Promotion of Financial Inclusion and ICMIF Strategy / Case Study of Insurance Strategy in Asia |
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22 December 2016 |
Report on AOA Seminar 2016 (Summary, Presentation Materials, Pictures, etc.) |
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5 December 2016 |
AOA Member Report [#2] NTUC Income, Singapore |
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12 November 2016 |
AOA Member Report [#1] CARD MBA, Philippines |
