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 […]
In a significant step toward environmental stewardship, ICMIF member Unimutual has announced its investment in the planting of 1,000 trees through the Forktree Project, a regenerative initiative aimed at restoring degraded farmland and enhancing biodiversity across South Australia. This initiative forms a cornerstone of Unimutual’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, underscoring the organisation’s commitment […]
ICMIF member Farm Mutual Re, a 100% Canadian mutual reinsurance company, has led a CAD 65 million growth equity funding round in Collectivfide. The investment, raised in two tranches (CAD 45 million on 31 March 2025, and CAD 20 million on 1 September 2025), will accelerate Collectivfide’s strategy of acquiring and supporting leading independent insurance […]
As reinsurance industry leaders prepare to gather in Monte Carlo for the annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre, ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best publishes its latest research on the global industry highlighting the segment’s strong technical results and disciplined underwriting amid a market recalibration since the January 2023 renewal period. Now available in one comprehensive volume, featuring […]
New Zealand mutual insurer and ICMIF member MAS has been recognised with three Most Satisfied Customers Awards in Canstar’s 2025 Insurance Awards, reinforcing the organisation’s strong reputation for service and member focus. The insurer, which is a member of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF), took out top honours in Home and Contents […]
Swedish ICMIF member Afa Försäkring is supporting the country’s national vocational team (pictured above) as it prepares for the European Vocational Championships, taking place 9–13 September in Herning, Denmark. Afa Försäkring aims to make everyday life safer in terms of people’s professional and work environment. Its insurances are part of Sweden’s collective agreements and provide […]
The ICMIF Foundation has announced that Belgian cooperative insurer and ICMIF member P&V Group has pledged to donate EUR 50,000 (USD 54,000) per year for the next three years to support the UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC). With this contribution, P&V Group joins a growing network of members investing in inclusive insurance solutions and […]
Achmea Investment Management has announced the launch of a new private equity fund that will invest in companies delivering both financial returns and measurable positive impact in areas such as climate, biodiversity, nutrition and health. The fund has a target size of EUR 250 million, with EUR 225 million already committed from investors. The launch […]