ICMIF member, African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC) has the potential to transform how Africa deals with climate-change induced events, such as droughts and cyclones. Representatives from African governments, humanitarian partners and donors have met in Malawi this week to discuss how parametric insurance delivered through ARC can do this. This is the second such meeting […]
As a result of recent floods in New South Wales (NSW, Australia), ICMIF member CivicRisk Mutual has been hard at work. The mutual, which provides property protection to 26 local authorities in NSW, stepped in to ensure council buildings and community centres were repaired. “In the case of our regional councils we provide water and […]
ICMIF Supporting Member Swiss Re has been awarded the Silver status in Stonewall’s Global Workplace Equality Index. Stonewall’s Top Global Employers list recognises organisations for their efforts and commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments for their LGBTI+* employees. Swiss Re says it embraces and is building a diverse workforce that brings together the best […]
Swedish ICMIF member Folksam, is donating SEK 1 million to the aid organisation We Effect. We Effect is an organisation that aims to create sustainable agriculture, reduce environmental and climate impact, fight poverty, and much more. The organisation is being affected by the Swedish government’s reallocation of development assistance and now projects and collaborations that […]
As part of its programme of continuous improvement, French ICMIF member MAIF is keen to support all users and all audiences to best meet their needs. Faced with the fundamental growth trend in deliveries by bicycle and the difficulties in covering the risks associated with this activity, MAIF has launched a tailor-made offer, which is […]
Canadian ICMIF member Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) and Applied Systems have announced the expansion of their partnership. The partnership was agreed to automate commercial lines quoting. Together, Applied and Wawanesa will leverage CSIO commercial lines data standards and question sets to simplify the quoting process via Applied Policy Works, increasing Wawanesa’s quote volume, automating […]
ICMIF member, the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS), is proud to have achieved silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment (iiE). Following their Bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE) awarded in December 2021, ICMIF member and insurance provider, the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS), has continued its sustainability journey and made further improvements across a […]
More than 700 million people, or 10% of the world’s population, live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than USD 1.90 per day. Living in such extreme circumstances, microinsurance can provide a lifeline to many people around the world. That is why the work of The ICMIF Foundation (established in 2015) to strengthen resilience in […]
Kenyan ICMIF member CIC Group and AA Kenya have launched an accident scene management service for comprehensive motor policyholders, a move aimed at enhancing the claims process. The new Motoring Assist service will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support any customer who has experienced a motor accident by sending an […]
Brazilian ICMIF Member, Seguros Unimed, has created a new business area (Commercial Superintendence PME e Adesão) which will develop health solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The health sector is still growing in popularity in Brazil. According to the National Agency for Complementary Health (ANS), the number of beneficiaries of medical plans reached a […]