Argentinian ICMIF member Río Uruguay Seguros (RUS) has launched an initiative that seeks, through training, to achieve the greater financial and social inclusion by providing long-term job opportunities. In addition, the company seeks to generate new products and insurance cover that specifically meet the needs of LGBTIQ people. Reaching a comprehensively more sustainable community is […]
UK ICMIF member NFU Mutual has announced that Group Chief Executive Lindsay Sinclair will retire at the end of March 2021 after more than 12 years in the role. Lindsay will be succeeded by current Sales and Agency Director, Nick Turner. Subject to regulatory approval, Nick will take up the position of NFU Mutual Group Chief […]
ICMIF member Simplyhealth, one of the UK’s leading healthcare plan providers, has launched a powerful new brand campaign that expresses the mutual’s long-held belief in communities coming together to improve health for all. The heartfelt campaign tells the story of a local community coming together to fund raise for Ferris, a young boy who has […]
As part of their 2020 internship programmes for college students, two US-based ICMIF members combined to host a joint virtual session involving their CEOs and the interns. Chris Hilger, President and CEO of Securian Financial, and Terry Rasmussen, President and CEO of Thrivent, participated in a unique Q&A session and breakout discussions with interns at […]
US ICMIF member EMC Insurance has been recognised as a leading national and regional insurance company through a number of recent awards and accolades. The awards acknowledge EMC’s performance as a property/casualty insurer, ease of business and commitment to independent agents, and as top workplaces for employees. Most recently, EMC was named the “Best Property/Casualty […]
ICMIF member Professional Provident Society (PPS) is a South African mutual financial services company focused solely on products that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of graduate professionals. PPS has expanded its Profit-Share benefits to personal insurance products offered by PPS Short-term Insurance to members with qualifying products. This benefit, which is unique to […]
ICMIF member LähiTapiola is the first Finnish company to sign the United Nations Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI), which support the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement and provide an international framework for the development of responsible business. The principles emphasise the role of […]
ICMIF member Royal London (UK) has launched a new Social Impact Report, which details the mutual insurer’s approach to social impact, as well as its themes, commitments, and how these align to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a member-owned and independent business, putting members and customers first is in Royal London’s DNA: […]
The consequences of the ongoing coronavirus crisis continue to impact the French economy and many are forecasting that they will continue to do so into 2021, and therefore the purchasing power of the French people will be reduced. To support its members in this difficult period, ICMIF member MAIF has announced it will freeze its […]
ICMIF member Länsförsäkringar was the only insurance company to be listed as one of Sweden’s 100 most attractive employers for young professionals. The Swedish mutual insurer was ranked 35th overall in the Young Professional Attraction Index 2020 survey, which maps what appeals and attracts young people in their choice of employer. Länsförsäkringar was also ranked […]