ICMIF member JA Kyosai, the Japanese National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, also known as Zenkyoren, has announced the establishment of a new reinsurance subsidiary, Zenkyoren Re Limited, in Guernsey, strengthening its approach to risk diversification and international collaboration across the cooperative insurance sector. The new entity began operations on 1 April 2026 and […]
ICMIF Supporting Member Gallagher Re has published the latest edition of its 1st View report, offering a first look at market conditions for the April 1 reinsurance renewals. Issued three times a year, the report provides insights into trends at key renewal points: January 1, April 1 and July 1. The April 1 renewals took […]
The ICMIF Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, marking a decade of work to expand mutual microinsurance to underserved communities across the global south. This year’s results highlight significant growth, strengthened partnerships, and deepening climate resilience efforts, all driven by the Foundation’s mission to build more resilient communities. A decade of scaling inclusive insurance […]
ICMIF member LB Forsikring has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app designed to help homeowners prevent weather-related damage, as climate risks continue to rise across Denmark. The app, Klima+, aims to support members in identifying potential risks to their homes caused by increasing heavy rainfall, cloudbursts and rising groundwater levels, challenges […]
ICMIF member Benenden Health (UK) recently hosted a high-level roundtable with parliamentarians and industry experts at Portcullis House (a key location used by UK Members of Parliament), to address the growing number of women leaving the workforce due to insufficient menopause support. The discussion comes ahead of the UK Government’s forthcoming Menopause Action Plans, part […]
Canadian ICMIF member Wawanesa has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance, the Canadian retail insurance operations of Everest Group Ltd. Wawanesa says the transaction is expected to significantly strengthen the mutual’s position in the Canadian market and expand its commercial insurance capabilities. Everest Canada brings a broad portfolio of specialty […]
Royal London, an ICMIF member based in the UK, has enhanced its customer service for British Sign Language (BSL) users by adopting the Convo app. The new service reinforces Royal London’s commitment to inclusive and accessible support, ensuring all customers can communicate confidently and independently. Customers who use BSL can now connect directly with Royal […]
ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best has published an analysis of the impact the current Middle East conflict is having on reinsurers’ resilience. According to AM Best’s analysis, losses to the global reinsurance market are currently limited and would generally be characterised as single large losses. However, if the conflict continues, there is scope for accumulations across countries […]
US-based financial services provider and ICMIF member Thrivent has announced plans to recruit 600 new financial advisors in 2026, continuing a major expansion effort that saw the organisation exceed the same hiring target in 2025. The company said the recruitment drive is intended to help meet increasing consumer demand for purpose-based financial advice, while also […]
New research from ICMIF member LV= (UK) found that nearly half of UK adults (47%) say responsibility for long-term financial decisions is shared equally with their partner. LV= says its Wealth and Wellbeing Research Programme allows the mutual insurer/pensions provider a unique view of the UK’s financial and emotional health. This helps LV= understand the hopes […]