The latest sigma report from the Swiss Re Institute (SRI), the research arm of ICMIF Supporting Member Swiss Re, suggests that technology advances are enabling non-life (P&C) insurers to unlock new frontiers in risk assessment and mitigation thanks to advanced analytics. Past successes that focused on improving expense ratios have catalysed new investment with pilots by insurers showing meaningful […]
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Breach Fulfillment Services, Incident Response Forensics and new leadership create more comprehensive solution ICMIF Supporting Member CyberScout, a global leader in identity theft resolution, data defence and employee benefits services, has this week announced the expansion of their Global Incident Response offering, which now includes Breach Fulfillment Services and Incident Response Forensics that will help global […]
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Swiss ICMIF member Mobiliar has this month announced it has become an investor and strategic partner of a Bern-based start-up Carvolution. Mobiliar joins other investors in helping to accelerate the growth of the start-up. Carvolution offers a monthly car subscription and their service provides the Swiss public with an alternative to buying and leasing cars. Carvolution customers can […]
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This year, Canadian ICMIF member The Co-operators has once again been recognised by the Kincentric Best Employer list as a top Canadian organisation that demonstrates strong performance in employee engagement, agility, engaging leadership and talent focus. In addition, the Sovereign General Insurance Company (Sovereign Insurance), a wholly owned subsidiary of Co-operators General Insurance Company, has also been […]
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ICMIF member Achmea (Netherlands) has been named as the second highest placed insurer in a ranking by the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO). The ranking looked at the 80 largest pension funds and insurers in the Netherlands to examine just how sustainable their investments are, looking specifically at the impact of climate change. Achmea […]
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Last week, ICMIF member Securian Financial (USA) was officially proclaimed a “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” company at a ceremonial event on Thursday 21 November in the city of St. Paul where the organisation is based. The Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, leaders of the Minnesota National Guard, Securian Financial service members and veterans, and other distinguished guests […]
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More than 50 mutual and cooperative insurer companies from 37 nations will converge on Auckland this week to address key topics impacting the sector and the communities they support – including emerging socio-economic risks, environmental challenges and industry leadership. These issues and more will be discussed at the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) […]
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ICMIF member, The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM), a UK-based trade association which represents mutual and friendly insurers, announced yesterday that it has appointed Jane Nelson, Chief Executive of the Oddfellows as its new chair. The announcement was made at the AFM’s annual general meeting which took place during the association’s 2019 Conference. Nelson replaces Andy Chapman, […]
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ICMIF member CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA, the Philippines) last month celebrated its 20th anniversary of empowering and giving hope to Filipino families through microinsurance in an event which took place on 6 September 2019 in San Pablo City, Laguna. The anniversary was attended by Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa (7th from left) and RIMANSI Executive […]
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of ICMIF/Americas, the Americas’ regional association of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF). Founded in 1979 by ICMIF with 11 member organizations in three countries, today, ICMIF/Americas represents 61 member organizations in 19 countries throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. To celebrate the 40th […]
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