In this CEO interview, Julián García, Executive Director, ADIRA, and Mónica Spadavecchia, General Manager, AACMS, the two co-hosts of the ICMIF Biennial Conference, which will take place in Argentina in November 2024, discuss the political and regulatory landscape in their country, the trends their members are seeing and the advantages of the mutual and cooperative model in Argentina. The hosts also share key topics they are hoping to see on the Conference agenda and some of their best recommendations for members travelling to the conference to enhance their visit.

The Argentine Association of Insurance Cooperatives and Mutuals (AACMS) and the Association of Insurers from the Interior of the Republic of Argentina (ADIRA) represent mutuals and insurance cooperatives throughout Argentina. Could you introduce your respective associations and share a brief description of the member companies you represent, your mission as an association, and some of the key services you provide?

Mónica: AACMS was founded in 1940. Since its inception, it has brought together the insurance cooperatives and mutuals of Argentina, serving to represent these entities before national, provincial, municipal, and international bodies. Today, we have 21 entities associated with AACMS. Our members are the fundamental pillar for the sustainability of the association, a common forum where issues related to the insurance activity in general and to cooperatives and mutuals specifically are debated and agreed upon…