New research* from ICMIF member and specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical (UK) has revealed four in five (78%) heritage leaders in Britain believe their organisation is unprepared for the climate emergency. The survey of 500 decision makers working for heritage organisations in Britain discovered three quarters (76%) are concerned about the impact climate change will have […]
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A new German motor insurance company, Neodigital Autoversicherung AG, has been created through a joint venture between ICMIF member HUK-COBURG and Neodigital Versicherung AG. The new company has just received permission to commence business operations from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Through this new venture, HUK-COBURG is continuing its expansion into new business […]
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ICMIF’s Supporting Member AM Best has announced a new version of its free-to-use mobile app, offering expanded access to Best’s Credit Ratings, company information, news, research and more. AM Best customers with product access through the BestLink® platform can also use the app to access exclusive content on the go. The new version of the […]
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ICMIF Supporting Member EY has published the Experienced Financial Professional Study in partnership with LIMRA. The Study shares how life insurers and annuity providers can strengthen financial professional engagement. Researchers concluded that new competition necessitates innovative services and also that customer needs have changed, and financial professionals must be prepared to respond. According to the […]
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Various ICMIF members around the world have confirmed their support through financial donations towards the disaster relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquakes which occurred on Monday 6 February 2023. Beneva in Canada has announced that it has donated CAD 25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support people affected by the […]
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ICMIF member Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual (PLM) in the USA has selected the Ask Kodiak digital tool from Ivans to automate appetite communications to the largest network of independent insurance brokers and producers. Ask Kodiak will enable the niche carrier PLM to actively market its products directly in agency-facing systems, enabling a digital experience for its […]
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French mutual insurer Macif, part of ICMIF member Aéma Groupe, has finalised the acquisition of the third largest French player in the windscreen repair and replacement market, Mondial Pare-Brise. With this acquisition, Macif says it is demonstrating its commitment to good quality relationships with its member policyholders and their purchasing power. Having obtained the approval […]
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ICMIF member LocalTapiola and the Finnish Football Association have signed an agreement on the continuation of their sponsorship cooperation for the years 2023-2026. As part of the cooperation, LocalTapiola wants to highlight the socially significant work that is done at the grassroots club level. The main activity of the sponsorship period will be to reward […]
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At the beginning of this year, ICMIF member La Segunda Seguros (Argentina) launched two new products: the first was the presentation of the cooperative insurer’s new and completely renewed application (app) for policyholders. The second launch was a campaign to promote La Segunda’s shift to digital policies, within the framework of its sustainability strategy, as […]
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Starting in May 2023, Swedish ICMIF member Folksam will distribute SEK 1 billion (USD 94.2 million) to more than 2.1 million of its customers in the form of rebates. The size of the rebate is intended to support Folksam’s customers in turbulent times, but, the company says, it is also a testament to Folksam’s strong […]
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