Topics [SDGs]

AOA Member News

	28 February 2023	Purchases of MAS life and income security policies will support sustainability through the planting of treesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	13 December 2022	ZENKYOREN has signed the Principles for Responsible InvestmentSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	22 November 2022	BCCM launches Declaration of Climate Action at Leaders’ SummitSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	17 November 2022	CivicRisk Mutual assists with recovery after devastating floods in AustraliaSDGsContributionPandemic / Disaster
	5 October 2022	RAC to launch Australian-first air quality sensor networkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	17 June 2022	NTUC Income announces net-zero ambition by 2050 in inaugural sustainability reportSDGs
	19 November 2021	Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in “S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index in TTM Rates JPY Hedged” SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	15 October 2021	Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for childrenSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / Disaster
	17 September 2021	Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in nutrition bonds to support the SDGs SDGsInvesting / Fund
	19 August 2021	CLIMBS launches enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ for farmers aided by fellow ICMIF member IBISA SDGsContribution
	13 July 2021	Income expands coverage of electric vehicles with new usage-based motor insurance model SDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew productsDigital
	15 December 2020	RAC supports more sustainable transport initiatives for Western AustraliaSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	16 October 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) announces investment in climate focused Exchange Traded Fund to help counteract climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	12 March 2019	How ICMIF members are contributing towards gender equality through the 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance StrategySDGsOther
	6 February 2019	New videos on the website of ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy - DHAN Foundation (India)SDGsOther
	29 January 2019	Dr Aris Alip takes part in opening panel at second InsuResilience Global Partnership ForumSDGsOther

ICMIF Member News(Excluding AOA Member News）

	14 February 2023	LocalTapiola contributes EUR 310,000 to help build tools for regional climate change risk preparedness in FinlandSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	13 February 2023	Achmea publishes Climate Transition PlanSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	24 January 2023	Aéma Groupe reinforces its climate strategy through new environmental commitmentsSDGsPreventionInvesting / FundOther
	20 December 2022	Digitalisation enables Río Uruguay Seguros to reduce its carbon footprint by 62%SDGsClimate / Environment
	19 December 2022	Co-operators launches Sustainable Investment Portfolios to help investors build wealth while making an impact on the things that matter mostSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	19 December 2022	MAIF continues to deploy its climate strategy with announcement of investment targets for 2025SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	16 December 2022	Folksam in new collaboration with the start-up electric motorcycle and electric moped manufacturer CAKESDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	8 December 2022	The P&V Group extends its commitment to sustainable mobility by investing in the bicycle leasing company JouleSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	5 December 2022	Desjardins becomes first Canadian financial institution to place new annuities exclusively into ESG-screened investmentsSDGsNew productsInvesting / Fund
	28 November 2022	DEVK encourages use of climate-friendly public transport with incentives for policyholders to save money on their car insuranceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	22 November 2022	Shelter Insurance recognised for disability workplace inclusion and equalitySDGsBrandingContributionOther
	21 November 2022	Ecclesiastical offers advice and support for schools looking to improve their sustainabilitySDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	18 November 2022	African Risk Capacity hosts regional meeting to address the role insurance has in fighting climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentContributionOther
	17 November 2022	Swiss Re awarded Silver status in Stonewall’s Global Workplace Equality Index and placed among Top Global Employers for 2022SDGsOther
	16 November 2022	ICMIF launches Insurance SDG Calculator, pioneering insurance sustainability impact quantificationSDGsNew productsDigitalOther
	7 November 2022	Folksam donates SEK 1 million to support agriculture in developing countriesSDGsInvesting / FundContributionOther
	2 November 2022	Going green earns ICMIF member silver accreditationSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionBranding
	31 October 2022	Simplyhealth becomes certified B CorporationSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundOther
	27 October 2022	Gore Mutual aligns its Purpose strategy with three SDGs and launches new grant programme to spread good to charities and non-profitsSDGsBrandingOther
	26 October 2022	Länsförsäkringar sees a positive climate effect of its forest investmentsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	17 June 2022	Folksam Group invests SEK 1 billion to develop agriculture and reduce food shortages in the world’s poorer countriesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	14 June 2022	NFU Mutual becomes the first UK insurer to receive Carbon Literacy Bronze statusSDGsClimate / Environment
	13 June 2022	Unipol sets out sustainability targets in next strategic plan and joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner AllianceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	18 May 2022	Desjardins promotes sustainable mobility solutions for its members, clients and employeesSDGsClimate / Environment
	13 May 2022	Wawanesa introduces new insurance products to help Canadians make their homes more resilient to climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew products
	18 April 2022	Now 1.8 million households have eco-labelled home insurance from Folksam SDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	6 April 2022	Co-operators appoints Executive Advisor, Climate Investing and Community Resilience to build momentum for new investments to support climate adaptation projects and climate-resilient infrastructureSDGsClimate / Environment
	24 March 2022	Aviva Investors recognised with two awards for macro engagement and climate mitigation initiatives SDGsClimate / Environment
	22 March 2022	Länsförsäkringar brand ranked best in industry for sustainability by consumers SDGsBrandingOther
	1 March 2022	Dina Försäkringar becomes part of the circular economy through cooperation with OmocomSDGsClimate / Environment
	1 March 2022	R+V will be climate-neutral in its capital investments by 2050 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	14 February 2022	DEVK commits to a Diversity CharterSDGs
	10 February 2022	Achmea will check the sustainability performance of its suppliers with EcoVadis SDGsOther
	2 February 2022	NFU Mutual launches Net Zero RoadmapSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	31 January 2022	Co-operators contributes CAD 350,000 to fund zero waste lab start-up and first projectSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionContribution
	17 January 2022	HUK-COBURG announces range of initiatives to become more sustainableSDGsClimate / Environment
	6 January 2022	Achmea opts for a climate-neutral strategy and joins the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance SDGsClimate / Environment
	14 December 2021	Royal London is first mutual company to use Pawprint for Business as part of its climate change commitments SDGsClimate / Environment
	16 November 2021	Länsförsäkringar AB has set a new investment goal of being climate positive by 2045 SDGsClimate / Environment
	15 November 2021	ICMIF and members join call for policymakers and Governments to ‘Turn Talk into Action’ at COP26 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	11 November 2021	Ecclesiastical encourages brokers to speak to their education clients about climate change risksSDGsClimate / Environment
	9 November 2021	Univé to scale up sustainable energy project that replaces asbestos roofs with solar roofs SDGsClimate / Environment
	5 November 2021	Länsförsäkringar has increased its investments in sustainability-oriented bonds tenfold SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	4 November 2021	IPB rated strongly for its ESG practicesSDGs
	28 October 2021	MAIF launches Bien ou Bien e-commerce site aimed at encouraging responsible consumption SDGsClimate / Environment
	29 September 2021	The Unipolis Foundation supports the launch of the first sustainable mobility manifesto by Italian schools SDGsContributionOther
	28 September 2021	Länsförsäkringar Liv signs global climate appeal calling for increase in ambition and pace of climate workSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	17 September 2021	Securian Financial and Securian Asset Management sign Principles for Responsible Investment SDGsInvesting / FundOther
	3 September 2021	AVBOB champions education and literacy in South Africa SDGsOther
	5 August 2021	Royal London research finds over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change SDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	3 August 2021	Achmea takes the next step towards climate-neutral business operationsSDGsClimate / Environment
	14 July 2021	The Co-operators sets targets for a net-zero futureSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	13 July 2021	LB Forsikring sets clear climate goals for its investments as part of its role in the green transition SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	12 July 2021	Royal London commits to net zero by 2050 and thereby protect customers’ standard of livingSDGsClimate / Environment
	8 July 2021	Folksam increases its ownership in steel company SSAB to support its transition to fossil free production SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	7 July 2021	Afa Försäkring invests in a social bond which aims to achieve some of the UN Sustainable Development GoalsSDGsInvesting / Fund
	20 May 2021	Vaudoise to distribute CHF 40 million of profits to its policyholders SDGsContribution
	19 May 2021	Innovation in sustainability: a virtual game from the Sancor Seguros Group helps raise awareness in a cooperative way SDGsContributionOther
	19 May 2021	Folksam adopts new climate targets for its investment portfolios by 2025 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	18 May 2021	Desjardins focused on net zero emissions for 2040SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	11 May 2021	The Co-operators underscores importance of building community resilience and sustainability at 2021 Annual General MeetingSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster

Other News

	14 March 2023	UNDP, ICMIF Foundation issue Call for Applications to insurers for innovative insurance schemes, boosting financial resilience in developing countries, especially for womenSDGsContributionOther
	16 November 2022	ICMIF launches new Resiliency BenchmarkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	3 June 2022	ICMIF CEO and members to speak at the UNDRR’s Global Platform for Disaster Risk ReductionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	19 November 2021	Germany announces support to subsidise climate insurance for African Risk Capacity (ARC) Member States at COP26 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	17 November 2021	MARI Oceans, part of the Asia Affinity Group, featured at COP26 Resilience Hub SDGsClimate / Environment
	4 November 2021	Mutual and cooperative insurers demonstrate targeted climate change impact at the 76th President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly SDGsClimate / Environment
	28 June 2021	UN Chief tells insurance sector decisive action is needed in fight against climate changeSDGsClimate / Environment
	3 June 2021	ICMIF member initiatives will help implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	14 May 2021	Länsförsäkringar reaches over SEK 17 billion in sustainability-oriented bonds in its life and insurance portfoliosSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	30 March 2021	Swiss Re announces ambitious climate targets; accelerates race to net zeroSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	18 March 2021	AM Best becomes signatory to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) SDGsOther
	17 March 2021	Jackpot for the Folksam Group in the Sustainable Brand Index rankingsSDGsBrandingOther
	18 February 2021	Vaudoise (Switzerland) ranks ahead of peers in alignment to global climate objectivesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	5 February 2021	Folksam (Sweden) CEO meets with UN Secretary-General to discuss the Net-Zero Asset Owner AllianceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / FundOther
	21 January 2021	Achmea (Netherlands) bans further investments in the oil and gas sectorSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	20 January 2021	ICMIF members part of collaborative effort to pilot state-of-the-art approaches to assessing climate risksSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundOther
	19 January 2021	Desjardins maintains its commitments to sustainable developmentSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	19 January 2021	(Climate) change for the betterSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	19 January 2021	USD 1 trillion mark reached in global cumulative green issuance in 2020SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	9 December 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) continues its journey to achieve climate-smart visionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	19 November 2020	Unipol (Italy) leads new project to help farmers adapt to climate change and increase resilience of the Italian agricultural sectorSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	6 November 2020	MAIF (France) adopts an ambitious climate strategy for managing its investments and commits to completely phasing out coal by 2030SDGsInvesting / Fund
	16 October 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) adds gaming companies to the company’s exclusion list for investmentsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	15 October 2020	Achmea Innovation Fund (Netherlands) invests in reforestation company to help achieve climate objectivesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	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 BankSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionDigitalOther
	2 October 2020	LähiTapiola is the first Finnish company to sign the UN Principles for Sustainable InsuranceSDGsOther
	25 September 2020	New Zealand first in the world to require climate risk reportingSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	24 September 2020	Desjardins Group (Canada) makes first direct acquisition in green infrastructure in the USSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	17 September 2020	OneFamily (UK) launches Sustainable Climate fund strategy SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	9 September 2020	Folksam is a co-investor in the Swedish government's first green bondSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	7 September 2020	Securian Financial (USA) signs A4S Net Zero Statement of SupportSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	7 September 2020	Aviva Investors scores highly across 2020 UNPRI assessment reportsSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	2 September 2020	R+V (Germany) signs up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible InvestmentSDGsInvesting / Fund
	18 August 2020	LB Forsikring (Denmark) launches discounted insurance cover for climate-friendly carsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionNew products
	24 July 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 9SDGsDigitalPandemic / DisasterOther
	22 July 2020	MAIF (France) publicly announces its official status as a company with a missionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundBrandingContributionOther
	21 July 2020	The Co-operators in the Top 5 corporate citizens in Canada thanks to impact investing, employee satisfaction and sustainable revenue sourcesSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	15 July 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] The move from shareholder value to stakeholder values - Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIFSDGsOther
	2 July 2020	International Day of Cooperatives 2020: Cooperatives for Climate ActionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	2 July 2020	ICMIF/Americas launches a Sustainability Working Group with a focus on the UN Sustainable Development GoalsSDGs
	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	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 7SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	19 June 2020	Achmea publishes research into the climate resilience of homes in the NetherlandsSDGsClimate / Environment
	2 June 2020	Folksam (Sweden) moves closer to net zero emissions with new reporting of sustainability dataSDGsClimate / Environment
	28 May 2020	More than 10% of Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) investments now in sustainable bondsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	27 May 2020	Folksam Group (Sweden) invests a further USD 260 million in green bonds to finance climate investment projectsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	13 May 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] When the mutual difference really matters - Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive, ICMIFSDGsPandemic / DisasterOther
	27 February 2020	Folksam CEO Ylva Wessén says opportunities for targeted investments for better road safety are neededSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	26 June 2019	Climate change, sustainable finance and green bonds: what are ICMIF and our members doing?SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	26 June 2019	ICMIF and members represented at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk ReductionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	5 April 2019	The Folksam Group and World Bank join global call to action on food loss and wasteSDGsInvesting / FundOther
	29 January 2019	Länsförsäkringar and The Co-operators join UNEP FI insurer partnership to better understand risk & implement TCFD recommendationsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	24 January 2019	Cooperative declaration commits to safeguard a decent working environment and guarantees zero tolerance towards any form of harassment SDGsOther
	13 December 2018	How the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy will help eradicate povertySDGsOther
	20 August 2018	ICMIF affirms support for International Day of Cooperatives and the creation of sustainable societies through cooperation SDGsOther

Reports

	24 January 2023	Aviva Investors calls for Bretton Woods II to mobilise private capital to address the impacts of climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	20 January 2023	ICMIF member assets aligned to sustainable investment frameworks increase by 32% in 2022 to reach USD 759 billionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	25 October 2022	Swiss Re’s 10th edition of its SONAR report scans the horizon for emerging risksSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	11 April 2022	SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	24 March 2022	Best’s Special Report: Re-Underwriting and De-Risking in Insurance-Linked Securities MarketSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	2 March 2022	Latest Peak Re Insights: Insuring the next phase of rural developmentSDGsOther
	13 December 2021	World Cooperative Monitor 2021: 10 years of exploring the cooperative economy SDGsOther
	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 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	26 November 2020	AM Best Special Report: Insurers and Reinsurers – Ignoring ESG Factors Poses Reputational RiskSDGsOther
	3 July 2019	Cambridge report indicates mutual microinsurance delivers greater resilience in vulnerable communities recovering from natural disasters SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	29 January 2019	Need for microinsurance regulation in Sri Lanka highlighted in new ICMIF and IPS reportSDGsOther