According to Dutch ICMIF member Achmea, these unprecedented times that we are all experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic can actually reinforce the sense of togetherness and the willingness to do something for another. It has led to many great initiatives. Amongst these, Achmea has launched its Neighborhood Circle mobile app for the small, but important […]
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Singapore-based ICMIF member NTUC Income (Income) has recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting lives socially and financially in unprecedented ways. During this period, the cooperative insurer says, customers have reached out to Income for relief and they understand that there’s a strong desire amongst customers to retain insurance commitments and cover. Income has therefore responded with […]
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According to French ICMIF member Mutualité Française, all the mutual players in France are fully mobilized in the field to provide care, prevention and continuity of their activities for their members thanks to their 2,800 establishments across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are just some of the initiatives carried out by the mutualist sector […]
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LocalTapiola Central Finland, one of ICMIF member LocalTapiola’s regional companies, has donated EUR 200,000 to the University of Jyväskylä for the development of coronavirus test analysis. The donation will significantly increase Finland’s coronavirus testing capacity, as the situation evolves. The donation will increase PCR testing, the most commonly used coronavirus tests currently in Finland, which can be […]
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In the face of the evolving impact of COVID-19 and concerns rising over the financial impact of this crisis, ICMIF member MDA National (Australia) has announced a premium relief support package for its members and extended medical indemnity coverage for student and retired practitioners that assist with the pandemic. During these extraordinary times, MDA National says its […]
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Following the announcement of a further lockdown in the Philippines until April 30 in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, ICMIF member 1CISP (1 Co-operative Insurance System of The Philippines) is continuing to support employees and members through these difficult times. President of 1CISP, Roy Miclat, says “I always believe that how you treat your employees is […]
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The coronavirus lockdown being faced by many people around the world may slow down the spread of the virus, but after two weeks it may lead to symptoms of anxiety and even post-traumatic stress disorder. In response to this, Belgium ICMIF member P&V Group has supported the development of Everyone OK?, a free online psychotherapeutic intervention tool that […]
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ICMIF member Unipol Group (Italy), through its insurance business UnipolSai Assicurazioni, has announced that it will repay one month’s premiums to its 10 million motor liability insurance policyholders. This is estimated to total EUR 300 million in premiums returned to customers to help them cope during the Covid-19 emergency period. UnipolSai announced that this important initiative in support […]
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ICMIF member Shelter Insurance (USA) has announced that it will return 30% of monthly premium to personal auto customers that have been affected since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The company also announced that it would be donating a total USD 1.5 million to help local communities in the 15 states that Shelter serves. Many of […]
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, ICMIF member San Cristóbal Seguros (Argentina) has launched a virtual medical platform for its policyholders.  This new digital channel deals with clinical and paediatric medical consultations helping relieve the workload of medical centres. The service offers medical consultations by videoconference and if required, immediate attention from qualified clinical doctors and paediatricians, […]
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