New Supporting Member of ICMIF, Descartes, has been selected to provide digital risk insurance to the French Senate, the upper house of the French Parliament through the Descartes Insurance side of the organisation. The contract was awarded following a public tender process and will see Descartes Insurance provide cover through its Cyber Shutdown Cover solution, […]
ICMIF member the Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) has recently published the English version of its 2025 Kyosai in Japan Fact Book. JCIA is a general incorporated association in Japan, established to promote coordination among member societies and contribute to the development of cooperatives and cooperative insurers. Its main activities include research and studies […]
ICMIF member Royal London has announced a new partnership with Groundwork, a UK charity that promotes the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. Under the partnership, the two organisations are launching a GBP 800,000 programme to support people-led urban nature recovery initiatives across the UK and Ireland. The initiative supports Royal London’s […]
Swedish ICMIF member Folksam has highlighted the impact of its Competitiveness Programme as a key development in 2025, pointing to streamlined processes, reduced costs and strengthened long-term sustainability across the business. While the Folksam Group reports improved profitability and total assets under management of SEK 999 billion for the year, the organisation has placed particular […]
ICMIF will hold its first-ever AI Summit on 19 May 2026 in London, bringing together mutual and cooperative insurers to explore the strategic and practical implications of artificial intelligence for the sector. Hosted at Microsoft’s Paddington offices and delivered in collaboration with the global technology company – one of ICMIF’s newest Supporting Members – the […]
ICMIF has warmly welcomed Reale Mutua (Italy) to its global Federation of mutual and cooperative insurers, following the organisation’s decision to join as a full member from 2026. The Turin-based insurer’s move marks an important milestone both for Reale Mutua and for ICMIF’s growing international network, reinforcing the Federation’s reach across Europe and its role […]
ICMIF member Länsförsäkringar AB is initiating partnerships with organisations in Sweden with the aim of strengthening crime prevention work and increase security for children and young people at risk. The partner organisations are Mentor Sweden, Stockholm City Mission (Stockholms Stadsmission) and Rätt Kurva. “We believe in working together with organisations that share our values and […]
Last month, ICMIF member IPB Insurance (Ireland) welcomed Minister Robert Troy, Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, to its office to officially launch the organisation’s Centenary year. The Minister joined IPB’s Board, Leadership Team and staff for a meet-and-greet, followed by a formal unveiling ceremony to mark this […]
ICMIF Supporting Member QBE Re has completed its debut casualty sidecar, achieving a transaction size of more than USD 550 million in fully collateralised quota share reinsurance. Backed by institutional investors Culpeper Capital Partners and Calidris Investment Partners, as well as global specialty reinsurer Compre, the transaction will enhance QBE Re’s capital flexibility and provide additional […]
Japanese ICMIF member Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) has become the sole investor in a EUR 90 million 7-year Sustainable Development Bond issued by the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development – IBRD). The bond, rated AAA/Aaa, was issued on 9 September 2025 and is due in September 2032. It […]