For the seventh time, ICMIF member Länsförsäkringar has been ranked as the most sustainable brand in the insurance industry, according to the Sustainable Brand Index survey, which examines Swedish consumers’ perceptions of major brands. “We have geared up our sustainability work in recent years to contribute even more to sustainable and future-proof societies. The fact […]
Senior representatives from Japanese ICMIF member Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) visited the head office of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) in Bowdon, Cheshire (UK), on Tuesday 10 March as part of a wider visit to the country. The delegation was led by Hakuo Aoe, Chairman of the Supervisory […]
ICMIF member Medical Assurance Society (MAS) (New Zealand) has announced Duck Creek Technologies as its new core insurance delivery technology provider for their general insurance business. MAS is a member-owned mutual that supports professionals to protect what matters most and build their financial future. They are trusted by medical professionals across New Zealand for advice, […]
ICMIF member Royal London (UK) will be sharing GDP 199 million with eligible customers in its 10th year of running a ProfitShare scheme. Owned by over two million customers, the mutual reported strong financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, with operating profit up 18% to GDP 327 million. The results were supported […]
USA-based ICMIF member Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG) has announced it donated nearly USD 600,000 to more than 90 nonprofit and charitable organisations throughout 2025. Through its HMIG Gives Back Program, Harford Mutual says its direct contributions supported initiatives focused on health and human services, as well as community enrichment. This commitment to philanthropy reflects […]
Reale Group (Italy) has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Lifenet Healthcare, a leading Italian group operating hospitals, surgical centres, diagnostic clinics, and eye and dental clinics. The transaction, carried out through Reale Services S.r.l., marks a strategic step in Reale Group’s plan to create a person-centred health ecosystem, extending beyond traditional insurance […]
ICMIF member The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) has made a GBP 1.5 million in return of premiums shared between renewing members as a Mutual Bonus Discount on their 2026 renewal premium. Reflecting VDS’s mutual model, the Mutual Bonus Discount or ‘return of premium’ allows members to share in any surplus funds that remain after supporting […]
Canadian ICMIF member Beneva has announced the launch of its new employer brand, Give meaning to your talent, marking a significant step in reinforcing its positioning as a people-focused employer. The initiative comes at a time when attracting and engaging talent remains a critical driver of organisational growth. For Beneva, a strong employer brand creates […]
Four ICMIF Supporting Members were included in the top 50 P&C Reinsurance Brand Rankings published by NMG Consulting. Swiss Re ranked first overall, based on unaided recognition and brand performance. QBE Re, which has offices in Bermuda, Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, London or New York, placed 19th, rising three places on the previous year and consolidating […]
People in Finland are increasingly taking financial protection into their own hands as public safety nets come under pressure, according to new figures from ICMIF member LocalTapiola (known in Finland as LähiTapiola). Publishing its 2025 annual results, the mutual group reported that first premiums written rose by 6.2% in non-life insurance and by 4.2% in term […]