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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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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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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 |
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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5 January 2021 |
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust tops GBP 1m of support for UK charities in 2020 |
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5 January 2021 |
MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fifth consecutive year |
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5 January 2021 |
Simplyhealth (UK) spreads Christmas cheer with donations to nine local charities |
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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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17 December 2020 |
LB Forsikring (Denmark) to pay DKK 148 million to members in loyalty discount |
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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 ! |