Topics [Pandemic / Disaster]

AOA Member News

	21 April 2023	FMG reassures members following unparalleled weather events in New ZealandBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther
	17 November 2022	CivicRisk Mutual assists with recovery after devastating floods in AustraliaSDGsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	9 August 2022	JF Kyosuiren publishes “Voice of Life” information booklet to help save lives in Japanese fishing communities in the event of possible disastersPreventionPandemic / DisasterOther
	14 January 2022	CLIMBS enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ product pays out first claims following devastation caused by Typhoon Odette New productsPandemic / DisasterOther
	8 November 2021	BCCM report highlights the role of agricultural cooperatives in disaster and recovery planning ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	15 October 2021	Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for childrenSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / Disaster
	14 October 2021	SEWA Cooperative Federation recognised by WEF as one of India’s last-mile Covid-19 responders Pandemic / DisasterOther
	21 May 2021	ICMIF members’ Covid-19 initiatives provide inspirational learning for Japanese members’ study sessionPandemic / Disaster
	16 March 2021	Zenkyoren produces educational DVD aimed at reducing traffic accidents during the Covid-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	27 January 2021	Braving the new normal with greater social protection through microinsurance in the PhilippinesPandemic / DisasterOther
	3 December 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) enhances travel insurance cover to include COVID-19 for overseas travelNew productsPandemic / Disaster
	16 October 2020	ICMIF Members contribute to report on stand-alone microinsurance regulation in IndiaPandemic / DisasterOther
	30 September 2020	Two Japanese cooperatives donate tarpaulins in preparation for typhoonsContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	24 September 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 support schemes to help clients stay insuredPandemic / DisasterOther
	9 September 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) expands its Family Micro-Insurance SchemeContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	21 August 2020	MAS (New Zealand) will pass back motor vehicle savings to members following reduced motor claimsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 August 2020	ICMIF 5-5-5 DHAN Foundation project reaches over 530,000 people in fight against COVID-19 pandemic in IndiaContributionPandemic / Disaster
	21 July 2020	Japan's Kokumin Kyosai co-op announces results of survey on changes in awareness of “mutual help” during the COVID-19 pandemic: 90.2% respondents agree that society needs such a sense of mutualityContributionPandemic / Disaster
	10 July 2020	JCIF voted highest for customer satisfaction in life insurance sector in Japan is now supporting members and society during COVID-19 pandemicBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther
	1 June 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) strengthens initiatives to support rural communities in Japan affected by the COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	29 May 2020	IFFCO’s ‘Break the Corona’ campaign helps Indian farmers keep working despite lockdownContributionPandemic / Disaster
	26 May 2020	Kyosuiren (Japan) helps its member fishermen in Japan face the impact of COVID-19Pandemic / DisasterOther
	20 May 2020	CLIMBS (Philippines) has led campaigns to support hospitals and communities in need in the Philippines due to the Covid-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster
	7 May 2020	MAS (New Zealand) launches further initiatives to help members in New Zealand face the COVID-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster
	24 April 2020	Philippine mutual microinsurers suspend collection of payments from policyholders to offer relief during COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / Disaster
	18 April 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) launches support schemes for members during COVID-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 April 2020	1CISP (Philippines) supports employees and members in the Philippines through COVID 19 pandemic ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	16 April 2020	MDA National (Australia) freezes premiums to support Australian medical practitioner membersNew productsDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	CLIMBS (Philippines) steps up efforts to support members, employees and general public in the Philippines during COVID19 pandemic Pandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	The DHAN Foundation (India) reaches out to low income communities in India to provide support during Coronavirus pandemic Pandemic / Disaster
	15 April 2020	SEWA (India) is working to alleviate devastating impact of COVID 19 on informal and migrant workers in IndiaPandemic / Disaster
	9 April 2020	IFFCO (India) donates USD 3.2 million to India’s PM CARES Fund and mobilises community action in rural areas to fight against COVID-19ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	2 April 2020	R+V (Germany) offers new TeleClinic health service at time of needDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	26 March 2020	Member-owned businesses key to essential services underpinning Australia’s response to COVID-19 says BCCM Pandemic / Disaster
	19 February 2020	NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 protection to over 550,000 individuals in response to evolving outbreak situationPandemic / DisasterOther

ICMIF Member News(Excluding AOA Member News）

	7 March 2023	ICMIF members around the world announce generous donations to help rescue efforts in Türkiye and Syria after the earthquakeContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	7 February 2023	African Risk Capacity launches parametric insurance product against high-impact epidemic risksNew productsPandemic / Disaster
	20 December 2022	Wawanesa Insurance & Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction partner to provide six wildfire prevention grantsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	16 December 2022	Wawanesa, Desjardins and Gore Mutual announce support for Canadian communities impacted by Hurricane FionaContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	18 May 2022	AVBOB and PPS help South African school children cycle their way into a brighter futurePandemic / Disaster
	6 April 2022	MDU offers free membership for doctors fleeing war in UkrainePandemic / DisasterOther
	6 April 2022	Dina Försäkringar extends home insurance protection to Ukrainian refugees and provides salary supplements to employees who receive refugeesPandemic / DisasterOther
	22 March 2022	NFU Mutual supports customers using private vehicles to deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine and donates GBP 150,000 to DEC appeal ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	18 March 2022	Ukraine war: R+V supports volunteers and refugees with non-contributory insurance cover and also donates EUR 800,000 to help victims Pandemic / DisasterOther
	3 March 2022	LB Forsikring expands contents and liability insurance to cover Ukrainian refugees who move in with a member policyholder Pandemic / DisasterOther
	21 February 2022	The Commonwell donates CAD 1 million to local community projectsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	10 February 2022	Beneva seeks to prevent anxiety one concrete step at a time and invests CAD$ 1M ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	8 December 2021	Gore Mutual donates CAD 150,000 to Canadian Red Cross to support those affected by BC floodsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	3 December 2021	The Commonwell launches CAD 1 million initiative to re-energise learning and engagement within local communitiesContributionPandemic / Disaster
	1 November 2021	Simplyhealth donation helps get 50 UK community sports groups back up and running ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	15 October 2021	Wawanesa Insurance celebrates 125th anniversary with $700,000 donation to local community organisationsPandemic / Disaster
	10 September 2021	Royal London research finds 15.9m UK adults are more financially vulnerable as a result of the pandemic ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	5 August 2021	R+V Versicherung launches internal fundraising campaign to support workers in aftermath of floods in Germany Climate / EnvironmentPreventionContributionPandemic / Disaster
	17 June 2021	The Unipol Group launches a national Covid-19 vaccine programme across Italy PreventionPandemic / Disaster
	14 May 2021	Purpose of mutuality clear for PPS as it shares profits with members following unprecedented yearContributionPandemic / Disaster
	11 May 2021	The Co-operators underscores importance of building community resilience and sustainability at 2021 Annual General MeetingSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster

Other News

	10 November 2022	New Innovation Challenge Fund to boost financial resilience of low-income populations in developing countriesClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / FundContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	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 ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 June 2021	The ICMIF Foundation launches an appeal to support India’s low-income communities affected by COVID-19 Pandemic / DisasterOther
	20 February 2021	AVBOB (South Africa) extends financial support during Covid-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	20 February 2021	Royal London paid GBP 13.1 million for Covid-19 claims in 2020 helping the families of more than 2,100 customersPandemic / DisasterOther
	11 February 2021	P&V Group (Belgium) offers full and free insurance cover for vaccination centres in the towns and cities that it insuresContributionPandemic / Disaster
	20 January 2021	Ecclesiastical Insurance (UK) publishes second Charity Risk Barometer and findings show brokers have a role to play in supporting charity customersContributionPandemic / Disaster
	19 January 2021	Thrivent (USA) invests USD 1 million in COVID-19 relief for Habitat homeownersPandemic / DisasterOther
	19 January 2021	GF Forsikring (Denmark) shares over DKK 215 million profit with membersPandemic / DisasterOther
	9 December 2020	Unipol (Italy) offers its 10 million customers healthcare cover against Covid-19New productsPandemic / Disaster
	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 pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	29 October 2020	AFA Försäkring (Sweden) provides funding for five new research projects on how Covid-19 affects work, the environment, health and leadershipContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	16 October 2020	The Latin American Association for Education in Reinsurance’s annual meeting successfully transitions to onlineDigitalPandemic / DisasterOther
	9 October 2020	The Co-operators makes one million dollars in capital available for Canadian cooperatives evolving to respond to changing economyContributionPandemic / Disaster
	11 September 2020	Ecclesiastical (UK) launches fundraising hub to help UK charities raise vital fundsContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	4 September 2020	Achmea (Netherland) introduces remote claims handlingDigitalPandemic / DisasterOther
	19 August 2020	Ecclesiastical (UK) uses its risk expertise to help businesses prepare for the new normalPandemic / DisasterOther
	13 August 2020	Thrivent (USA) members generate nearly USD 13 million in financial support to help non-profit organisations during the pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	24 July 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 9SDGsDigitalPandemic / DisasterOther
	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)Pandemic / Disaster
	1 July 2020	The Co-operators provides COVID-19 relief funding to Canadian cooperativesContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	26 June 2020	San Cristóbal (Argentina) launches ‘Elbow to Elbow’ programme to help suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemicDigitalPandemic / DisasterOther
	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 CouncilSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster
	25 June 2020	P&V (Belgium) gives its support to the Impactdays platform to help children and young people get through the Covid-19 crisisDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	19 June 2020	Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards reveals 93% of UK brokers are likely to donate to charity despite coronavirus uncertaintyContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	17 June 2020	The Co-operators increases COVID-19 relief funding for youth mental health programmes in communities across CanadaContributionPandemic / Disaster
	11 June 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 6Pandemic / DisasterOther
	11 June 2020	SSVMN supports families in the Costa Rican education sector during the pandemicPandemic / Disaster
	11 June 2020	EMC (USA) announces additional pandemic relief donations to support community and small businessesContributionPandemic / Disaster
	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, ICMIFPandemic / Disaster
	9 June 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] Will COVID-19 prove a watershed for ESG? - Aviva InvestorsPandemic / Disaster
	9 June 2020	Ecclesiastical extends additional cover for UK businesses and provides measures to help them transition out of lockdownPandemic / Disaster
	4 June 2020	Farm Mutual Re announces “Mutual Support” initiative to support local charities and communities across CanadaInvesting / FundPandemic / Disaster
	1 June 2020	NFU Mutual (UK) gives over 600,000 members home breakdown cover during UK lockdownPandemic / DisasterOther
	29 May 2020	NFU Mutual (UK) responds to escalating isolation crisis in UK with financial supportContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	28 May 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 5Pandemic / DisasterOther
	28 May 2020	Seguros Futuro (El Salvador) introduces Covid-19 emergency economic relief strategies to help policyholdersContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	28 May 2020	Seguros Unimed (Brazil) introduces measures to help members facing the coronavirus pandemic in BrazilPandemic / DisasterOther
	21 May 2020	OneFamily (UK) launches temporary hardship grant for members experiencing financial difficulties due to coronavirusContributionPandemic / Disaster
	20 May 2020	Sancor Seguros (Argentina) launches two products to provide cover related to Covid-19New productsPandemic / Disaster
	20 May 2020	Achmea (Netherlands) announces issuance of new senior bondInvesting / FundPandemic / Disaster
	16 May 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 4Pandemic / DisasterOther
	15 May 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] COVID-19: Swiss Re experts discuss the crisisPandemic / Disaster
	15 May 2020	Coopenae (Costa Rica) helps vulnerable people and families affected by the coronavirusDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	14 May 2020	LocalTapiola (Finland) introduces a variety of measures to help customers and communities during the COVID-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster
	14 May 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) funds research study into children's thoughts about coronavirusContributionPandemic / Disaster
	14 May 2020	Seguros Rivadavia (Argentina) donations provide essential medical equipment, facilities and PPE in ArgentinaContributionPandemic / Disaster
	13 May 2020	The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group (Canada) is “Paying It Forward” to all members ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	13 May 2020	Canadian mutuals respond to help members and communities during COVID-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	13 May 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] When the mutual difference really matters - Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIFSDGsPandemic / DisasterOther
	13 May 2020	Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (UK) has become the first insurer to sign the C-19 Business PledgeContributionPandemic / Disaster
	12 May 2020	The Co-operators (Canada) donates CAD 200,000 to support Canada's most vulnerableContributionPandemic / Disaster
	12 May 2020	US mutuals step up during COVID-19Pandemic / Disaster
	7 May 2020	The Retail Mutual (UK) develops a range of initiatives to support members during COVID-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	7 May 2020	MAIF (France) repurposes "Share Entraide" platform to help people find assistance across France during pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	6 May 2020	Simplyhealth (UK) supports local and national charities during the Coronavirus pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 May 2020	The Co-operators (Canada) introduces a reduced driving refund for member policyholdersContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 May 2020	The San Cristóbal Group (Argentina) adds its support to the "Un Respiro" project for the manufacture of emergency respiratorsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	2 May 2020	Ecclesiastical (UK) launches new social media guide for brokers to help with their communications during pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	1 May 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 3Pandemic / DisasterOther
	1 May 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 2Pandemic / DisasterOther
	1 May 2020	AVBOB (South Africa) offers funeral care and dignity to members when it matters mostContributionPandemic / Disaster
	30 April 2020	German mutuals give back to members through motor premium rebatesContributionPandemic / Disaster
	29 April 2020	La Segunda (Argentina): a cooperative response to the coronavirus pandemic for the community and clientsPandemic / Disaster
	28 April 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) makes third investment in social bonds in fight against Covid-19, bringing total investments to USD 120 millionInvesting / FundContributionPandemic / Disaster
	28 April 2020	Caisse Mutuelle Laïque (Lebanon) vows to stand by members’ side through thick and thin during pandemicPandemic / Disaster
	24 April 2020	Sancor Seguros Group (Argentina) refocuses organisation to help members and community during coronavirus pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster
	24 April 2020	PPS (South Africa) pledges funding to secure PPEs for medical professionals fighting coronavirusContributionPandemic / Disaster
	24 April 2020	How CIC Insurance Group (Kenya) is helping coronavirus relief efforts in KenyaContributionPandemic / Disaster
	21 April 2020	Unipol Group (Italy) initiates extensive range of measures to help members during the coronavirus pandemic Pandemic / Disaster
	18 April 2020	Achmea (Netherlands) launches Neighbourhood Circle mobile platformDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	18 April 2020	Mutualité Française (France): the mutualist movement initiates multiple coronavirus initiatives throughout FranceContributionPandemic / Disaster
	17 April 2020	Regional LocalTapiola company (Finland) has donated EUR 200,000 to significantly increase Finland’s coronavirus testing capacityContributionPandemic / Disaster
	17 April 2020	P&V Group (Belgium) partners with leading clinical psychologist to develop online tool to help mental health impact of lockdownDigitalContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 April 2020	San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) helps alleviate pressure on Argentine medical centresDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	16 April 2020	Doing the right thing: Shelter Insurance (USA) provides premium relief to auto customers and financial assistance to communities affected by coronavirusContributionPandemic / Disaster
	16 April 2020	Unipol (Italy) to return EUR 300 million in motor premiums to help 10 million customers cope during the Covid-19 emergencyContributionPandemic / Disaster
	9 April 2020	Desjardins General Insurance Group (Canada) announces a discount for motor insurance clients who are driving significantly less due to COVID-19Pandemic / Disaster
	9 April 2020	Swedish mutuals Folksam and Länsförsäkringar make further investments in social bonds to support the fight against coronavirus Investing / FundPandemic / Disaster
	9 April 2020	Achmea (Netherlands) enables employees with healthcare qualifications to assist in Netherlands Coronavirus reliefPandemic / Disaster
	8 April 2020	Securian Financial (USA) helps nurses in fight against COVID-19ContributionPandemic / Disaster
	8 April 2020	Sancor Seguros (Argentina) launches online Call the Doctor medical platform as part of efforts to stop coronavirus spreadDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	7 April 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] CyberScout: When working remotely due to Coronavirus, keep cybersecurity in mind DigitalPandemic / Disaster
	7 April 2020	NFU Mutual announces (UK) GBP 32 million support package for members, their families and communitiesInvesting / FundPandemic / Disaster
	6 April 2020	MAIF (France) passes on EUR 100 million in motor claims savings to its member-policyholders during coronavirus containment periodContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 April 2020	LocalTapiola (Finland) donates EUR 1 million to Finnish Red Cross for coronavirus reliefContributionPandemic / Disaster
	6 April 2020	COVID-19: UNDP partners with WHO, UNICEF and WhatsApp to get real time health information to billions around the worldDigitalPandemic / Disaster
	3 April 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief ExecutivePandemic / Disaster
	1 April 2020	ICMIF update for members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)Pandemic / Disaster
	30 March 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] The insurance implications of the coronavirus ‘catastrophe’Pandemic / Disaster
	26 March 2020	More than 11,000 Achmea (Netherlands) employees now working from home in order to be there for customersPandemic / DisasterOther
	26 March 2020	AM Best to deploy pandemic-related stress test for rated insurance companiesPandemic / DisasterOther
	25 March 2020	The Unipol Group (Italy) donates EUR 20m to help combat the coronavirus emergency in Italy Investing / FundPandemic / Disaster
	25 March 2020	Folksam Group (Sweden) invests SEK 700 million in bond to support the fight against Covid -19Investing / FundPandemic / Disaster
	25 March 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) invests in social bond to support those affected by Covid-19Investing / FundPandemic / Disaster
	17 March 2020	[Notification from ICMIF] ICMIF update for members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic / Disaster

Reports

	11 May 2022	New UNDRR report finds broken risk perception is reversing global progress in a ‘spiral of self-destruction’Climate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster
	7 December 2021	Strong growth forecast for global insurance markets as demand for risk protection increases, says Swiss Re Institute Pandemic / DisasterOther
	18 October 2021	UN Secretary General report highlights the role of cooperatives in social development and response to COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	6 February 2021	Willis Re: Above-average annual insured natural catastrophe losses in 2020 despite multiple ‘near-misses’Climate / EnvironmentPandemic / DisasterOther
	18 December 2020	Swiss Re Institute estimates USD 83 billion global insured catastrophe losses in 2020, the fifth-costliest on recordClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / DisasterOther
	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”Pandemic / DisasterOther
	3 September 2020	Global reinsurers maintain equilibrium through COVID-19 turbulence - AM BestPandemic / DisasterOther
	14 July 2020	Global insurance industry to recover strongly from COVID-19 induced pull-back, sigma saysPandemic / DisasterOther
	3 July 2020	Best’s Special Report: Stress testing of AM Best-rated insurance companies indicates most can withstand pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther
	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 futurePandemic / Disaster
	29 April 2020	Moving on from the initial assessment phase of COVID-19: A Willis Re Impact ReportPandemic / Disaster
	23 April 2020	REPORT: Mutual and cooperative insurers contribute over USD 1 billion to coronavirus relief efforts Pandemic / Disaster
	7 April 2020	Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best maintains global reinsurance outlook at stable despite COVID-19 volatilityPandemic / DisasterOther