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ICMIF launches on-demand learning platform exclusively for members

ICMIF has announced the launch of the on-demand Mutual Leadership: Adapting to a Complex World course which is designed to help equip existing and emerging leaders at ICMIF members with the tools and mindsets to help their organisations adapt to a changing world. The course features engaging, online presentations that translate insights from behavioural economics […]

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Beazley expands focus on cyber security services with creation of Beazley Security

ICMIF’s newest Supporting Member, Beazley, a leading specialty insurer, has recently announced the merger of its in house Cyber Services team with its wholly owned cyber security company Lodestone, creating an integrated cyber risk management company, Beazley Security. Beazley Security will be led by Alton Kizziah, currently CEO of Lodestone, he will report to Paul […]

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Co-operators launches Indigenous Youth Employability Initiative

Canadian ICMIF member Co-operators has announced the launch of its Indigenous Youth Employability Initiative, a CAD 1 million commitment to support cultural safety, personal resilience, and employability of Indigenous youth at Co-operators, the broader co-operative sector, and beyond. The employability component is a core component of the company’s three-year reconciliation strategy that aligns the organisation’s […]

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Dina Försäkringar strengthens its cyber insurance offer for small business owners through a strategic partnership with CyberScout and Safestate

Swedish ICMIF member Dina Försäkringar has announced it is strengthening its cyber insurance offering for business customers through a new strategic partnership with ICMIF Supporting Member CyberScout and Safestate, described as leading cyber protection providers. The collaboration aims to provide better support to customers in the event of cyber incidents, and therefore offer more comprehensive […]

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BCCM celebrates success of the Bunya Fund: Australia’s first cooperative development fund

The Bunya Fund, Australia’s first cooperative development fund, has this month celebrated the success of the first two rounds of the programme with a cooperative showcase and the release of the Bunya Impact Report. The event brought together funders, Bunya participants and community leaders to recognise the fund’s achievements and its transformative impact on communities […]

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Asia Affinity participated in Box4Kids event in Singapore, bringing joy to deserving children and their families

ICMIF member Asia Affinity (Hong Kong) was recently invited to participate in an event organised by Box4Kids at the Singapore Airshow on 24 and 25 February 2024. The event, organised by the Barrie Wells Trust, aims to create a safe and relaxing environment for children facing serious and often terminal health challenges, providing them with […]

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LV= returns GBP 30 million to eligible members, bringing the total shared to GBP 385 million since 2011

In its 2023 financial results announcement last week, ICMIF member LV= (UK) reported it had returned GBP 30 million to eligible members in the form of member bonuses, which brought the total shared in this way to GBP 385 million since 2011. Announcing its 2023 results, LV= said its diversified business model and focused strategy […]

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ICMIF announces agenda for the 2024 ICMIF Biennial Conference

ICMIF has announced the agenda for the 2024 ICMIF Biennial Conference, which takes place in Buenos Aires (Argentina) from 12-15 November 2024. The ICMIF Biennial Conference is the premier global gathering of 350+ mutual and cooperative insurance leaders from across the world. The agenda and conference theme The agenda for this year’s ICMIF Biennial Conference […]

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NFU Mutual shared GBP 54m Mutual Investment Bonus with eligible customers in 2023

UK-based ICMIF member NFU Mutual has announced it shared a GBP 54m Mutual Investment Bonus with eligible With-Profits customers in 2023. Mutual Investment Bonus is applied as an uplift to investments, representing a 1.5% increase in investments for 2023, and is in addition to the annual bonus provided to customers that receive one. As a […]

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Thrivent named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 consecutive years by Ethisphere

ICMIF member Thrivent (USA) has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies honour from Ethisphere. Thrivent says this recognition highlights its commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programmes. Thrivent has now been recognised for 13 consecutive years and is one of only six honorees in the financial services industry this year. […]

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