ICMIF member EMC Insurance Companies (USA) and the EMC Insurance Foundation have recently announced their charitable giving and community involvement impact for 2022. With last year’s contributions, the EMC Insurance Foundation’s charitable giving on record passed the USD 30 million mark since its establishment in 1989. Additionally, each year EMC Insurance Companies funds a number […]
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Just before Earth Day 2023, Canadian ICMIF member Beneva announced its goal of reaching net-zero emissions for its operations and its investments by 2040 and in all areas by 2050. This decision formalises its ambition to fight climate change and demonstrates its commitment to transitioning to a clean, sustainable and greener economy. In particular, Beneva […]
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ICMIF member Vaudoise Assurances (Switzerland) is the only independent private insurance company with a decision-making centre in French-speaking Switzerland. In line with its mutualist strategy, each year it pays out part of its profits by way of a premium rebates to its policyholders. For 2023-2024, it will redistribute CHF 43 million to its policyholders with […]
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ICMIF member MAS (New Zealand) has been awarded the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for its house, car, and contents insurance for the seventh year in a row. The awards are based on Consumer NZ’s customer satisfaction surveys, undertaken with their members and supporters. MAS was rated the top provider in the surveys with satisfaction […]
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ICMIF member Gore Mutual (Canada) has completely transformed its business in under three years through its “Next Horizon” strategy. By investing in top talent and leading technology, Gore says it has redefined what it means to be a modern mutual that’s sustainable and profitable – to ensure the business is here for the long-term. Now, […]
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Last month, ICMIF member AVBOB (South Africa) announced it had received the 2023 Top Employers Institute award, as the best company to work for, for the sixth consecutive year. The mutual said this award bears testimony to the Group’s commitment to support employees at all levels of the organisation, with the specific objective of improving […]
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French ICMIF member MAIF is the first French company to have been recognised for obtaining the highest level of WIWO (Work In, Work Out) label. Issued by Incitu, the label recognises companies whose teleworking practices combine respect for quality of life at work and the company’s performance. Tested, approved… and now labelled! In a changing […]
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Swedish ICMIF member Folksam and cooperative property management company Riksbyggen have initiated a new collaboration that enables Riksbyggen’s priority customers to sign up for affordable, safe and long-term home savings through Folksam. Through the Folksam “Bospar” product offering, Riksbyggen’s customers can now sign up for savings digitally. Whether people want to save for themselves or […]
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The city of Burgdorf in Switzerland has received a mobile flood protection system from Swiss ICMIF member La Mobilière. This complements the existing resources of the Burgdorf fire brigade which can now use the system flexibly in the region to protect buildings at risk. The severe floods in 2005 and 2007 revealed weak points along […]
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UK ICMIF member, the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM), has reported that its members that offer income protection products paid out GBP 52 million in claims in 2022, to over 9,000 customers. This compares to GBP 34 million in claims in 2021. Much of the increase reflects the fact that LV= has since joined AFM […]
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