ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) has today launched a GBP 32 million support package for customers and communities affected by Coronavirus, including updates to pricing, cover and claims, and increased charitable funding allocated to local organisations via their agencies. In addition, NFU Mutual will continue to reward customer loyalty through the organisation’s Mutual Bonus discount, despite the financial impact […]
ICMIF partner organisation the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in conjunction with the World Health Organization and UNICEF have launched the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with Whatsapp. The hub provides simple, actionable guidance for all types of organisations that rely on WhatsApp to communicate with others including health workers, educators, community leaders, nonprofits, local governments […]
Finnish ICMIF member LocalTapiola Group has announced it will donate EUR 1 million to support coronavirus relief around Finland. Support will be immediately directed to the Finnish Red Cross for the launch of a nationwide helpline. “Through the donation, we support the important work of the Finnish Red Cross to meet the need for help caused by the coronavirus […]
French ICMIF member MAIF has announced exceptional measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic that is disrupting the daily lives of its members and stakeholders. On 1 April, the Board of Directors decided to pass on the savings achieved as a result of the reduction in road accidents during the containment period to its member-policyholders. Containment across […]
The Coronavirus situation in Sri Lanka is reported as being ‘under control for now’, with little over one hundred reported cases and no deaths so far. However, the measures taken to control the spreading of the virus – including strict curfews – have caused immense hardships to the general public. As usual, people living on […]
ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) has been recognised as a ‘Gallup Exceptional Workplace’. It is the only UK headquartered organisation to win this award, and one of only 40 companies across the globe. The Gallup Exceptional Workplace award is given only to organisations that prove they achieve exceptional performance through a highly engaged workforce. The award […]
R+V Krankenversicherung AG, the business unit focusing on health of ICMIF member R+V Versicherung (Germany) has launched remote medical advice for their policyholders from the comfort and safety of their own homes. TeleClinic is a digital alternative to visiting a doctor’s practice, offering consultation by telephone, video or chat. This service is offered to policyholders at no […]
Argentinian ICMIF member Rio Uruguay Seguros is working with local universities (the Universidad Autónoma de Entre Ríos, the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional Facultad Regional de Concepción del Uruguay and the Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos) and other independent collaborators to enable the 3D printing of visors for the protection of healthcare personnel working to treat patients affected by […]
Remaining faithful to its mutual identity, and its values of closeness and solidarity for 125 years, Swiss ICMIF member Vaudoise is launching several initiatives to support both the local economy and individuals. To this end, it has joined forces with Qoqa and Groupe Mutuel Foundation to launch DireQt, a unique web platform that provides financial support to the […]
One of ICMIF’s North American member organisations, Thrivent has launched a COVID-19 donation matching challenge in response to the current crisis and has already exceeded its target after receiving more than USD 2m in donations from its members. The Fortune 500 financial services organisation has pledged a further USD 1m to bring the total impact […]