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 […]
ICMIF member OneFamily (UK) has announced plans to merge with fellow UK mutual Scottish Friendly in a move that would create one of the country’s largest mutual life assurers, serving more than 2.3 million members and managing almost GBP 10 billion in assets. The Boards of both organisations say they have agreed the principles of […]
AM Best, a Supporting Member of ICMIF, will hold its annual national insurance market briefings for Germany and France in March 2026, bringing together industry participants to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing (re)insurers today. The German briefings will take place in Munich on 3 March and Cologne on 4 March 2026. In […]
ICMIF member Benenden Health (UK) has formed a partnership with Medbelle, a UK-based digital healthcare provider, to transform how patients experience private treatment. The partnership will enable Benenden Health members to access to faster private surgery, exclusive member-only pricing and a national network of trusted consultants and hospitals. Benenden Health members who choose to proceed […]
ICMIF Supporting Member EY has published the 2026 edition of its Global Insurance Outlook, exploring how insurers can convert persistent uncertainty and volatility into long-term opportunity as the industry looks ahead to 2026 and beyond. The report finds that volatility is no longer a cyclical challenge for insurers, but a structural feature of the operating […]
Severe weather has swept across large parts of New Zealand this week, as an intense storm system delivered prolonged heavy rain, strong winds and widespread flooding across the North Island. Communities have faced road closures, power outages, evacuations and significant disruption as rivers overflowed and landslides cut off key transport routes. Against this backdrop, ICMIF […]