Italian ICMIF member Unipol Group, has launched the Natural Risk Forum, Italy’s first Think Tank dedicated to the study and governance of natural catastrophe risks, bringing together representatives from institutions, academia, civil protection authorities and the insurance sector to strengthen the country’s resilience to increasingly severe natural disasters. The first edition of the Natural Risk […]
ICMIF member Cirencester Friendly (UK) has introduced a new minimum benefit guarantee across its income protection products, helping provide greater financial certainty for members whose earnings may fluctuate due to changing working patterns. The guarantee, which applies to both the Income Assured and My Earnings products, provides a minimum monthly payment of up to GBP […]
ICMIF member IPB Insurance (Ireland) has announced strong financial results for 2025 as it celebrated its 100th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin on 1 May 2026. Held at the Mansion House, the AGM marked a major milestone for Ireland’s only indigenous mutual general insurer as it enters its centenary year. IPB Insurance reported a […]
Danish ICMIF member Sygeforsikring “danmark” has reported another year of strong growth and member support, paying out more than DKK 4 billion in subsidies to members during 2025 while also announcing a new round of health donations worth DKK 75 million for 2026. The milestone comes as the insurer’s membership exceeded 2.8 million people for […]
ICMIF member, P&V Group has become the first insurer active in Belgium to secure approval for a science-backed decarbonisation plan from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This marks a significant milestone in the organisation aligning its strategy with the goals of the Paris Agreement, the landmark international treaty on climate change adopted in 2015 […]
Japanese ICMIF member Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) has announced the issuance of a new catastrophe bond, “Nakama Re Series 2026-1 Class 1”, designed to strengthen its resilience against major earthquake risks while incorporating an innovative environmental component. Issued on 7 April 2026, the USD 100 million (approximately JPY 16 billion) bond […]
Germany-based mutual insurer HUK-COBURG has reported the strongest financial performance in its history, with significant growth across its core lines and improved profitability. Announcing its 2025 results, CEO Klaus-Jürgen Heitmann said: “2025 was the most successful year in the history of our company.” The group increased gross written premiums by more than 10% to around […]
UK-based ICMIF member, The Association of Financial Mutuals, has signed a joint Letter of Commitment with partners across the insurance industry to work together to tackle the protection gap. The letter, coordinated by Fair4All Finance, and signed by AFM, the Association of British Insurers, the Investment and Life Assurance Group, the Income Protection Task Force, […]
A book co-authored by Dr Jaime Aristotle Alip – Founder and Chairman Emeritus of CARD MRI and a long-standing leader within the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation – has received national recognition in the Philippines. Covering Nanay: The Philippine Microinsurance Journey was named Best Book on Business at the National Book Awards, highlighting both […]
ICMIF member PPS, the South African‑based mutual financial services organisation for graduate professionals, has announced a record ZAR 6.88 billion Profit‑Share allocation for 2025, the second consecutive year in which the organisation has delivered its highest‑ever return to members. The result surpasses last year’s previous record of ZAR 5.33 billion and reflects the continued strength of PPS’s mutual […]