In September 2023, the ICMIF Asia and Oceania Association (AOA) held its biennial AOA Seminar in Sydney (Australia). The event saw individuals from ICMIF member organisations gather to share perspectives on topics including creating an attractive workplace, member experience, digital transformation and adapting to climate change. The Young Leaders Programme (YLP) at the seminar was […]
Read MoreAs flood damage from Storm Henk reported to ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) nears GBP 10 million and heavy rain continues to impact the UK, the mutual insurer’s Head of Property Claims is urging homeowners to make their properties more resilient to future flooding, saying recent flood damage could be an opportunity to make homes […]
Read MoreCanadian ICMIF member, Co-operators, has announced the acquisition of Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd, a North American home inspection service and consulting firm. This acquisition marks Co-operators first entry into the home services market, an area which the company has targeted as part of its growth strategy. This move is intended to support Co-operators’ corporate […]
Read MoreICMIF has launched a new initiative to allow its members to discuss and share practical examples of successful marketing and brand strategy best-practice. The new ICMIF Brand and Marketing Forum will include presentations of leading case study examples from ICMIF’s global network of mutual and cooperative insurers. These case studies will look at how member […]
Read MoreICMIF member Folksam and Coop, one of Sweden’s largest grocery chains, have recently signed an agreement that aims to contribute to increased security through insurance offerings for people in Sweden in combination with reducing food costs. The agreement means that Folksam will eventually be part of Coop’s membership programme, where members will be offered an […]
Read MoreICMIF member, World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has launched a new initiative that allows credit unions in emerging markets to test innovative digital products and solutions that could benefit members and attract new customers. WOCCU says this is the boldest step put forth yet to achieve its Challenge 2025 goals. Introduced in Latin America, […]
Read MoreIn a significant stride towards reshaping the economic landscape, Coop Exchange, a visionary fintech platform, has today announced the successful completion of its pre-seed funding round. This significant milestone underscores Coop Exchange’s potential as a major disruptor in cooperative and sustainable finance as evidenced by its impressive GBP 10 million valuation at this early stage. […]
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