Swedish ICMIF member Folksam has announced a new partnership with the Swedish Handball Federation (Svenska Handbollförbundet, SHF). As of 1 October 2025, Folksam has become the official insurance partner for SHF, providing accident insurance for all licensed handball players in clubs affiliated with the Federation. Through this new collaboration, the Swedish Handball Federation joins a […]
As part of World Menopause Awareness Month this October, UK-based ICMIF member OneFamily will be hosting its first Menopause Café on Tuesday 14 October to encourage open discussion and understanding of the menopause in the workplace. The event, which will be held at OneFamily’s Brighton office, will aim to provide a respectful and confidential space […]
On 6 November, ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best will host its 2025 Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings in London (UK), bringing together senior insurance professionals, analysts, and industry leaders for a full day of market insight, ratings expertise, and networking. The event offers delegates, including a warm welcome for ICMIF members, the chance to […]
Canadian ICMIF member Red River Mutual, one of the oldest mutual insurance companies in the province of Manitoba, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year: 150 years in business. Their story When Mennonite newcomers arrived in Manitoba’s Pembina Valley in 1875, they built farms from the ground up — without financial protection, and at great […]
ICMIF member Shepherds Friendly (UK) has announced a partnership with insurance and healthcare technology firm Alula Technologies to modernise and future-proof its underwriting. The Manchester-based mutual has adopted Alula’s low-code underwriting platform, designed to be quickly adapted to changing market conditions and member needs. The new system will allow Shepherds Friendly to provide cover to […]
Canadian ICMIF member Co-operators has announced updated climate investing targets, including a goal to increase its climate solutions* investments from a USD 2 billion baseline in 2024 – representing 21% of the company’s investment portfolio to USD 3 billion by 2030. These heightened targets demonstrate Co operators commitment to decarbonise the economy, accelerate climate adaptation […]
Philippines model showcased to inspire inclusive insurance growth in Asia Pacific. The United Nations Development Programme’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (UNDP IRFF) brought together insurance regulators from the Philippines and across Asia Pacific for a three-day peer-to-peer exchange on expanding inclusive insurance through mutual microinsurance earlier this year. Held from 28–30 July 2025 in […]
Japanese ICMIF member Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) has announced its investment in the Hyogo Prefecture FY2025 Disaster Resilience Bond. Zenkyoren says one of its missions is to help build safe and prosperous local communities through proactive business activities. The organisation works closely with Agricultural Cooperatives to promote disaster preparedness and carries […]
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group (The Commonwell), a Canadian mutual insurer and ICMIF member, has announced it will provide CAD 400,000 in community funding across Ontario in 2025. The Commonwell says this is in response to the financial challenges many people and organisations are facing and it wants to step up to provide financial support […]
Due to increasing incidences of cyberattacks which are affecting Swedish businesses and farms, ICMIF member Länsförsäkringar has announced the launch of a market-leading offering of cyber insurance with new loss prevention services. The offering comes thanks to Länsförsäkringar’s collaboration with the cybersecurity company Safestate. The new services will help identify and fix vulnerabilities and reduce […]