In June of this year, the Board of Directors of both Canadian ICMIF member Halwell Mutual Insurance Company and of Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company announced a unanimous agreement to amalgamate effective 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval and approval by the members of the two mutual organisations. In a joint statement the two companies […]
According to Swedish ICMIF member Folksam, Storm Hans is just one in a long line of events that have caused climate-related damage. Damage that occurs more and more often in Sweden, for example in hurricane Gudrun in 2005, the floods in Malmö in 2014, Storm Alfrida in 2019 and the floods in Gävle in 2021. […]
Today, Danish ICMIF member Sygeforsikringen “danmark” has launched a phone helpline for young people called “Ungelinjen” which literally translates as young persons’ line. Ungelinjen is an offer of a free consultation with a psychologist to Sygeforsikringen “denmark”s young members between the ages of 16 and 25. It is a collaboration with the psychology company Encounter, which […]
Earlier this month, the Mutual Value Lab – a research partnership between Australian ICMIF member the BCCM and Monash University to measure the value that cooperatives and mutuals create for their members and communities – was officially launched in Melbourne (Australia). The lab is the latest addition to the Monash Business School’s pioneering Impact Labs, […]
Danish ICMIF member LB Forsikring has announced that it is now ready to start inviting its members to download and use its new driving app Bilist+ (Motorist+ in English) that aims to prevent car accidents and car damage claims for the benefit of the individual member and the wider community. The new app also supports […]
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has announced its first round of donations for 2023, totalling more than GBP 450,000 and giving support to 15 rural causes across the UK. The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust is an independent charity set up by ICMIF member NFU Mutual in 1998 to support other charities and organisations working in […]
Despite operating in extremely challenging conditions, with persistent and elevated claims activity, the global reinsurance segment still returned an underwriting profit in 2022, according to a new report from ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best. The Best’s Market Segment Report, Global Reinsurers Face Challenges Even as Conditions Improve, is part of AM Best’s look at the […]
ICMIF member Dina Försäkringar is Sweden’s fifth largest insurance company and consists of six insurance companies that collaborate with each other, with offices around the country. Dina Försäkringar has a long tradition, being the oldest non-life insurance company in Sweden. The first local company was formed in 1768 and has developed into the modern group […]
ICMIF member Benenden Health (UK) has launched a dedicated online community platform for its members. The platform from the not-for-profit healthcare provider allows members to connect with other members in their local area and across the country, as well as other key functionalities including access to the latest Benenden Health news and announcements. It also […]
In addition to being a long-standing insurer for teachers, French ICMIF member MAIF also offers students completely free, personalised educational support solutions. This educational support is offered via the “Assistance scolaire personnalisée” (personalised school help) digital platform that brings together a set of educational resources produced by teachers (course sheets, interactive exercises, methodologies, corrected subjects), […]