In 2016, South African ICMIF member Professional Provident Society (PPS) established the PPS Foundation, primarily to improve access for young people to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and contribute measurably to the sustainable development of South African communities, through PPS’s ethos of mutuality and shared success. The PPS Foundation demonstrated the power of […]
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Canadian ICMIF member the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) this week announced its Caring Together initiative, which features CAD 1.8 million in new financial support for communities in need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and the fight to end systemic racism. These funds are in addition to the CAD 3.5 million Wawanesa previously committed in […]
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Dutch ICMIF member Achmea has conducted research into the climate resilience of homes in the Netherlands. The organisation investigated the current levels of knowledge of Dutch people on this subject; what their thoughts are on this topic and whether they have already taken measures to prevent climate-related problems at their homes or whether they are […]
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Data taken from specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards has revealed that brokers in the UK still intend to donate to good causes despite the difficult social and economic challenges caused by COVID-19. According to ICMIF member Ecclesiastical, 1,035 brokers voted for 572 charities across the UK in the insurer’s Movement for Good awards. […]
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New risks and trends accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic are emerging, but the current crisis shouldn’t overshadow the need for the world to transition to a more sustainable economy and a low-carbon future, says the recent Swiss Re Institute’s SONAR report published earlier this month. Findings in the report say that intergenerational tensions, supply chain […]
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From Monday 15 June, ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) will be including Personal Cyber cover as standard for new Bespoke home insurance customers, ensuring that their privacy, data and assets receive specialist cover just as their home and contents do.  The embedded cover will provide protection of up to GBP 50,000 from NFU Mutual for five key cyber risks Partnerships with fellow ICMIF member CyberScout and with data […]
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ICMIF member The Co-operators has announced this week that the organisation has increased funding for youth and marginalised communities in Canada, as many struggle with mental health issues and insecurity related to COVID-19. In addition to the CAD 205,000 in support funding for youth mental health through ongoing partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of […]
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Danish ICMIF member LB Forsikring has 49% women in management positions according to 2019 results published earlier this year. This figure is 20% above the average for other member companies of the Financial Sector Employers’ Association in Denmark. In a recent interview with sustainability website Sustain Report, CEO Anne Mette Toftegaard says she believes the […]
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ICMIF member NTUC Income (Income) has this week officially launched SNACK, an innovative, industry-first insurance proposition that revolutionises the way consumers can engage with, purchase and obtain insurance protection in Singapore. Typically, an insured person is required to pay insurance premiums at a fixed quantum either monthly or annually, and sometimes over a fixed duration […]
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Swiss ICMIF member La Mobilière has announced that it has purchased the French start-up Buildigo and thus completed its range of services for the housing sector. In collaboration with the founders of Buildigo, La Mobilière intends to develop this online platform which allows users to find craftsmen throughout Switzerland. La Mobilière says it is keen […]
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