Belgian cooperative insurer and ICMIF member P&V Group has received four trophies at the 2025 Decavi Life Insurance Awards, recognising its innovation, prevention initiatives, and social commitment. The insurer won two awards for innovation in life insurance, one for its Free Supplementary Pension for the Self-Employed (PLCI) and another for its Vivium Selection investment insurance. […]
The International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) has published its ICMIF Members: Key Statistics Report 2025, revealing that its members achieved a combined USD 238 billion in premium income in 2024. The data, compiled from 220 member organisations across 54 countries, also shows total assets of USD 1.75 trillion held across the membership. In […]
ICMIF member Desjardins Insurance (Canada) has launched CyberSuite Plus, an enhanced insurance solution designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage growing cybersecurity and fraud risks. With digital threats on the rise, Desjardins says this new product responds to a pressing need among businesses that often lack dedicated cybersecurity resources. According to Statistics Canada, […]
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 […]