This year, Canadian ICMIF member The Co-operators has once again been recognised by the Kincentric Best Employer list as a top Canadian organisation that demonstrates strong performance in employee engagement, agility, engaging leadership and talent focus. In addition, the Sovereign General Insurance Company (Sovereign Insurance), a wholly owned subsidiary of Co-operators General Insurance Company, has also been […]
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ICMIF member Achmea (Netherlands) has been named as the second highest placed insurer in a ranking by the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO). The ranking looked at the 80 largest pension funds and insurers in the Netherlands to examine just how sustainable their investments are, looking specifically at the impact of climate change. Achmea […]
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Last week, ICMIF member Securian Financial (USA) was officially proclaimed a “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” company at a ceremonial event on Thursday 21 November in the city of St. Paul where the organisation is based. The Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, leaders of the Minnesota National Guard, Securian Financial service members and veterans, and other distinguished guests […]
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More than 50 mutual and cooperative insurer companies from 37 nations will converge on Auckland this week to address key topics impacting the sector and the communities they support – including emerging socio-economic risks, environmental challenges and industry leadership. These issues and more will be discussed at the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) […]
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ICMIF member, The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM), a UK-based trade association which represents mutual and friendly insurers, announced yesterday that it has appointed Jane Nelson, Chief Executive of the Oddfellows as its new chair. The announcement was made at the AFM’s annual general meeting which took place during the association’s 2019 Conference. Nelson replaces Andy Chapman, […]
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ICMIF member CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA, the Philippines) last month celebrated its 20th anniversary of empowering and giving hope to Filipino families through microinsurance in an event which took place on 6 September 2019 in San Pablo City, Laguna. The anniversary was attended by Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa (7th from left) and RIMANSI Executive […]
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of ICMIF/Americas, the Americas’ regional association of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF). Founded in 1979 by ICMIF with 11 member organizations in three countries, today, ICMIF/Americas represents 61 member organizations in 19 countries throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. To celebrate the 40th […]
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This week, Duuo, a digital insurance brand created by ICMIF member The Co-operators (Canada), announced the launch of Rent-my-Stuff Insurance, Canada’s first on-demand digital insurance for peer-to-peer sharing platforms. Now available through Traveling Munchkin, a Canadian platform that allows parents to find and rent baby gear from local families, Rent-my-Stuff Insurance provides protection for peer-to-peer rental specific damages and […]
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ICMIF Supporting Member CyberScout, an industry leader in cyber insurance, data security, and identity theft protection, has been named 2019 Cyber Risk Service Provider of the Year by The Insurance Insider in the news organization’s annual Cyber Rankings Awards. The Insurance Insider serves the London insurance market and is a global source for news on the topic of global […]
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Kokumin Kyosai co-op, one of ICMIF’s members in Japan has recently welcomed a new President of the organization, Mr Masami Hirota. Mr Hirota is President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kokumin Kyosai co-op (National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives, formerly known as Zenrosai or the National Federation of Workers and […]
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