In this blog article, ICMIF member Unipol Assicurazioni (Italy) looks back on its presence as a sponsor of the Social Innovation Campus 2026, which took place on 25- 27 February 2026 at MIND in Milan. The event was an opportunity for Unipol to engage with young people on issues that matter to them, from strengthening […]
In this article, ICMIF’s Chief Membership Officer, Ben Telfer, explores the top five themes that our members CEOs are experiencing and highlights how ICMIF’s trusted, global strategic peer network can support members in delivering sustainable growth, cautiously adopting new technologies, and making decisions anchored in long-term mutual value. To better understand the themes and trends […]
Models, people and the power of shared learning: reflections on the ICMIF Advanced Management Course
Last year, Anna-Lena Wretman travelled to Manchester for the ICMIF Advanced Management Course, expecting an engaging week of leadership development. What she says she experienced was far more than that: a programme that combined rigorous models with deep insights into human behaviour, rich exchanges with peers from across the global mutual community, and a learning […]
As the insurance sector faces rapid change, the role of the CEO has never been more critical. In this thought-provoking guest blog, Geoff Henderson, CEO, Unimutual (Australia), reflects on how leaders must navigate disruption while reimagining what insurance can deliver over the next decade. Drawing on his own experience leading a member-owned mutual dedicated to […]
Climate change is no longer a distant or abstract threat; it is a pressing reality reshaping risks across all sectors, regions, and communities worldwide. At COP30 in Belém (Brazil), the report Resilience Now[1], co-presented by Marsh McLennan and the Inter-American Development Bank highlighted the staggering scale of climate-related damages: in Latin America and the Caribbean […]
So, this is how ICMIF changed my life — and, I believe, the lives of many others across Latin America and the Caribbean. As a young broker working with Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples in Puerto Rico, the then CEO, Edwin Quiñones, invited me to help fledgling cooperative insurance companies in Latin America and the Caribbean […]
In this blog, Tom de Troch, Chief Executive Officer of FEDERALE Assurance-Verzekering (Belgium), shares insights into the organisation’s recent transformation and its renewed commitment to serving members in a rapidly evolving market. He outlines how restructuring into a single mutual entity is strengthening transparency, efficiency, and solvency, while supporting long-term growth, innovation, and an enhanced customer experience. […]
In this conversation between Catherine Hock, Senior Vice President, International Relations, ICMIF, and Stéphane Tisserand, Secretary General, MAIF Group (France), Stéphane shares insights from his career and current role at MAIF Group, a major French mutual insurance company. The discussion covers his journey from adviser in government and European institutions to joining MAIF Group, where […]
This guest blog was written by Hilde Vernaillen, CEO of P&V Group (Belgium), and is shared here with her kind permission. In this thoughtful reflection, she highlights the vital role of cooperatives in building fairer, more resilient societies. While her focus is on the cooperative movement in this piece, her insights and convictions apply equally […]
Sam Vadera, Marketing Strategist at Trillium Mutual (Canada), argues that mutuality is more than a governance model—it’s a strategic advantage in an era of uncertainty. As businesses grapple with shifting economic and social landscapes, Sam highlights how mutuals, rooted in shared purpose and collective resilience, offer a blueprint for sustainable growth. By prioritising member value […]