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Río Uruguay Seguros launches insurance cover specifically for rural women and their families

Last Friday, 8 March 2024, International Women’s Day, Argentinian ICMIF member Río Uruguay Seguros (RUS) launched a new insurance product called Salud Fem Rural Integral (Integrated Health for Rural Women) at the Expoagro trade fair for those working in the agricultural sector. The product was developed in collaboration with Red de Mujeres Rurales (Rural Women’s […]

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UNDP and ICMIF announce four winners of the Insurance Innovation Challenge: innovative insurance schemes to boost financial resilience in developing countries, especially for women

On International Women’s Day 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Insurance & Risk Finance Facility and the ICMIF Foundation have announced the four winning projects of the Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC) Fund. Launched on International Women’s Day in 2023, the Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC) is a major public-private partnership which calls on […]

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Harford Mutual continues to expand national footprint in USA

Earlier this year, ICMIF member Harford Mutual Insurance Group (USA) announced it was continuing to expand its national footprint after the successful merger of Clearpath Specialty, formerly known as ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, into the Group. The merger, which officially took effect on 4 August 2023, marked a milestone in Harford Mutual’s 181-year-old history. ClearPath […]

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Syneteristiki Insurance presents new corporate identity SYNDEA and its vision for a new era

In an event held earlier this year at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, ICMIF’s Greek member Syneteristiki Insurance, proudly announced to its partners, clients and the general public, its new corporate identity SYNDEA and presented its vision for a new era. Making the announcement, Syneteristiki Insurance said that it was looking ahead with new […]

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AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign to be significantly expanded in 2024 to empower even more young minds through reading

Earlier this month, ICMIF member AVBOB (South Africa) announced the launch of the third AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign. This campaign is launched in partnership with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA) and aims to make a significant impact on South Africa’s literacy landscape. The AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign, initiated in 2022, continues to […]

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Dina Försäkringar supports the Swedish biathlon and continues to invest in young people

Swedish ICMIF member, Dina Försäkringar, recently announced that it had become a proud sponsor of the Swedish Biathlon Association with a focus on supporting it in developing the stars of tomorrow. The mutual insurer also announced that it was a national partner of the World Junior Championships in Östersund 2025 and title partner of the […]

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R+V expands its online offering to provide free help for caregivers

For people who care for relatives, German ICMIF member R+V Versicherung offers a digital Care Advisor with a variety of different, useful information and advice for users. Now R+V says it has expanded the free tool with new useful features. The digital R+V Care Advisor offers comprehensive information and practical help on the subject of […]

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Japanese Young Leader shares his experiences of the AOA Young Leader Programme

In September 2023, the ICMIF Asia and Oceania Association (AOA) held its biennial AOA Seminar in Sydney (Australia). The event saw individuals from ICMIF member organisations gather to share perspectives on topics including creating an attractive workplace, member experience, digital transformation and adapting to climate change. The Young Leaders Programme (YLP) at the seminar was […]

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Zenkyoren announces the conclusion of an “Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration” between JA Kyosai Research Institute and Japan Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration Association

ICMIF members Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives; President: Fumio Yanai) and the JA Kyosai Research Institute (President: Kaoru Yoshimura) in conjunction with the Japan Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration Association (Chairman: Yoshitsugu Minagawa) concluded a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on 1 April 2023 with the aim of implementing support initiatives for sustainable regional and agricultural development […]

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NFU Mutual urges homeowners to make their properties more resilient to flood

As flood damage from Storm Henk reported to ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) nears GBP 10 million and heavy rain continues to impact the UK, the mutual insurer’s Head of Property Claims is urging homeowners to make their properties more resilient to future flooding, saying recent flood damage could be an opportunity to make homes […]

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