ICMIF member LB Forsikring, Denmark’s largest member-owned mutual insurance company, has been named the top company for image in the Danish 2024 Financial Image Survey. Conducted by Wilke and Watch Medier, the survey evaluates financial companies in Denmark across nine parameters, including trustworthiness, customer service and sustainability. LB Forsikring secured first place this year, moving […]
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Earlier this month, ICMIF member CIC Insurance Group (Kenya) presented its inaugural Sustainability Report and introduced its new six-year Sustainability Plan. The plan, which spans from 2025 to 2030, is structured around four key pillars—Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility, Economic Resilience, and Responsible Governance—marking a formal commitment to sustainable practices within the organisation. The Sustainability Plan […]
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ICMIF member La Segunda Seguros (Argentina), has been recognised at the 2024 Argentinian Circular Economy Awards for its innovative “Second Life” programme. This achievement highlights La Segunda’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and its leadership in the circular economy among 180 competing projects nationwide. The Argentina Circular Economy Awards celebrate outstanding circular economy projects that provide […]
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ICMIF member Co-operators has joined the Climate and Equity Lab (Canada) as the national climate and equity partner, bringing an expanded network and enhanced capacity to address climate challenges impacting Canada’s most vulnerable communities. Founded by another Canadian ICMIF member, Gore Mutual Insurance in 2023 in collaboration with Social Innovation Canada (SI Canada) and York […]
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This week, 375+ leaders from the global mutual and cooperative insurance sector will meet in Buenos Aires (Argentina) for the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Biennial Conference taking place 12-15 November 2024. This is the second highest ever number of delegates to attend an ICMIF Conference. Of this year’s delegates, 59 will also […]
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ICMIF member Assumption Life (Canada), a mutual life insurance company with over 120 years of history, has announced that it has been recertified as a B Corp. This prestigious international certification highlights Assumption Life’s dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices, demonstrating its commitment to aligning financial performance with positive social and environmental impact. Assumption […]
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ICMIF member Thrivent (USA), a membership-owned financial services organisation, has announced it will provide a record USD 564 million payout to its clients in 2025. The total comprises USD 432 million in dividends and USD 132 million in non-guaranteed policy enhancements, which include benefits such as increased credited interest and reduced fees. The total marks […]
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ICMIF member MAIF (France) has introduced Aux Alentours, a free, intuitive tool designed to help citizens assess and protect their homes from climate risks. According to a study by the French Association for the Prevention of Natural and Technological Disasters (AFPCNT), 45% of French homeowners are unaware of the natural risks their homes may face. […]
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This week, the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) published its new ICMIF Members Sustainability Report. According to the report, members who responded to ICMIF’s annual sustainability survey reported that, collectively, over USD one trillion of their investments are aligned to sustainable investment frameworks. The report shows that ICMIF members are collectively investing USD […]
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ICMIF Supporting Member, Gallagher Re, has released its Q3 2024 Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report, summarising preliminary global loss totals and major catastrophe events that occurred during the first three quarters of the year. The report highlights that global natural catastrophe activity through the first nine months of 2024 remained active, with minimum economic losses […]
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