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Seguros Múltiples extends Express Service to all motor policyholders

One year after launching its Express Service for compulsory insurance policyholders, Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples de Puerto Rico is now extending the Service to its 460,000 motor policyholders who currently have traditional policies. “We continue to be the only insurance company that arrives at the scene of the accident to start the processing of the […]

San Cristóbal Seguros adds new surety insurance to its portfolio

Argentinian ICMIF member San Cristóbal Seguros has launched a new type of insurance cover for tenants and property owners. The new Guaranteed Rental product offers guaranteed rental income for landlords and property owners on behalf of the people who want to rent a property but who do not have the guarantees normally required by real […]

AVBOB celebrates Nelson Mandela legacy by contributing to the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa

As a mutual society, funeral service and insurance provider, ICMIF member AVBOB (South Africa) says it is intrinsically involved in the communities it serves. Therefore, as part of this year’s Mandela Month commemorations, the group has joined the fight against Gender-based Violence (GBV) by donating to several non-government organisations (NGOs) across the country. During the first week […]

RAC to make AUD 1 million in funding available for local governments to deliver community-based projects

Australian ICMIF member RAC has announced a new funding initiative under which it will provide up to one million Australian dollars to local governments to deliver community-based projects in Western Australia. RAC’s new Reconnect WA initiative aims to breathe new life into cities, towns and neighbourhoods, with the first funding stream — an AUD 500,000 […]

AM Best to host its Rendez-Vous de Septembre Reinsurance Market Briefing as virtual event

ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best has announced that it will host its annual reinsurance market briefing as a virtual event on 13 September 2020, 10:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (CEST). This follows the cancellation of the 2020 Rendez-Vous de Septembre. This event, which will be presented as a complimentary webinar, will mirror AM Best’s popular and well-attended […]

Securian Financial moves internship programme online to offer 40+ students a meaningful learning experience this summer

Despite having to pivot quickly to create an all-new digital experience, ICMIF member Securian Financial (USA) forged ahead with a quality summer internship experience in a virtual environment. Whilst many companies in the USA had to reconsider their internship programs, Securian Financial says it is fortunate to be in an essential industry and was therefore […]

Vaudoise launches products and services to complement existing insurance products

ICMIF member Vaudoise Assurances (Switzerland), has launched a range of products and services which it says are complementary to the mutual’s existing insurance business. Specifically, these include the development of new service ecosystems for individuals and companies in the areas of health, animals, assistance and administrative services for companies. The development of these activities sits […]

World Council of Credit Unions announces new Chair at 2020 Annual General Meeting

ICMIF member The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) this week announced its new Chair as Rafał Matusiak, President of the National Association of Co-operative Savings and Credit Unions (NACSCU – Poland). The announcement was made at the 2020 Annual General Meeting which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 90 delegates from around […]

Sancor Seguros launches Argentina’s first public trust to invest in sci-tech start-ups

ICMIF member the Sancor Seguros Group has launched Argentina’s first public trust for investments in early stage sci-tech start-ups. The investment trust is being offered through CITES, Sancor Seguros Group’s own venture capital initiative and the only one in Latin America. The investment trust has a nominal value of up to USD 24 million and […]

La Mobilière policyholders to receive a share of EUR 175 million surplus fund

Swiss ICMIF member La Mobilière has announced that over the forthcoming period 2020-2021, the company’s vehicle, business and travel insurance policyholders will benefit from an optional payment from the company’s surplus fund. The rebate is not paid in cash but takes the form of a premium reduction of at least 10%. Year after year, subject […]

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