Following the announcement of a further lockdown in the Philippines until April 30 in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, ICMIF member 1CISP (1 Co-operative Insurance System of The Philippines) is continuing to support employees and members through these difficult times. President of 1CISP, Roy Miclat, says “I always believe that how you treat your employees is […]
The coronavirus lockdown being faced by many people around the world may slow down the spread of the virus, but after two weeks it may lead to symptoms of anxiety and even post-traumatic stress disorder. In response to this, Belgium ICMIF member P&V Group has supported the development of Everyone OK?, a free online psychotherapeutic intervention tool that […]
ICMIF member Unipol Group (Italy), through its insurance business UnipolSai Assicurazioni, has announced that it will repay one month’s premiums to its 10 million motor liability insurance policyholders. This is estimated to total EUR 300 million in premiums returned to customers to help them cope during the Covid-19 emergency period. UnipolSai announced that this important initiative in support […]
ICMIF member Shelter Insurance (USA) has announced that it will return 30% of monthly premium to personal auto customers that have been affected since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The company also announced that it would be donating a total USD 1.5 million to help local communities in the 15 states that Shelter serves. Many of […]
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, ICMIF member San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) has launched a virtual medical platform for its policyholders. This new digital channel deals with clinical and paediatric medical consultations helping relieve the workload of medical centres. The service offers medical consultations by videoconference and if required, immediate attention from qualified clinical doctors and paediatricians, […]
SEWA is working to alleviate devastating impact of COVID 19 on informal and migrant workers in India
In India, SEWA (Self Employed Women Association) reports that the Coronavirus pandemic is having devastating effects on the lower income population and, in particular, migrant workers. Mirai Chatterjee, Board Member at ICMIF member, VimoSEWA (the insurance arm of SEWA) says: “The impact on informal and migrant workers has been devastating. Migrants who have no food and no money are […]
When considering the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in India local ICMIF member The DHAN Foundation observed two major impacts in Indian society. One was on health of the individuals that were affected by the COVID-19 virus and the other was the impact on the livelihoods of poor and marginal workers, mostly daily wage earners and small/micro […]
ICMIF member CLIMBS (Philippines) has initiated a number of actions to support its members, employees and the general public during the COVID 19 pandemic. CLIMBS CARES (Community Action Response and Emergency Services) was launched to assist communities in the distribution of potable drinking water and sanitation purposes, including a hotline for its cooperative members and the general public. […]
In late March, ICMIF member Achmea (Netherlands) announced that it would grant voluntary and paid leave to employees of the cooperative insurer who had previously worked in the healthcare sector to allow them to support the Dutch healthcare system during the Coronavirus pandemic. Achmea employees that are registered with the Dutch healthcare professionals register (BIG-register) – or […]
Helping people and communities through the COVID-19 Pandemic In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian ICMIF member The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Insurance) announced a CAD 100,000 donation to food banks in Canada and the United States. “As we continue to experience the broad impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across our communities, we’ve learned of the […]