At first glance, Dutch ICMIF member Achmea may seem a strange partner of Amsterdam Drone Week (21-23 March 2023). However, Jeroen Bartelse, Innovation Manager at Achmea is keen to point out that: “as an insurer, we are very interested in the development of drones because so much is changing. For example, do we want to […]
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Belgian ICMIF member, the P&V Group (and its brands P&V and Vivium), partnered with French company Liberty Rider to launch an app of the same name in 2020 which is dedicated to the safety of motorcyclists thanks to an intelligent algorithm. Since the integration of the app into P&V and Vivium motorbike insurance, 137 accidents […]
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ICMIF member LocalTapiola (LähiTapiola, Finland) is continuing its growth strategy and has agreed to acquire a 70% majority stake in Suomen Vahinkovakuutus Oy, better known as POP Insurance. LocalTapiola says the acquisition will further strengthen the mutual insurer’s ability to serve its customers who prefer digital channels for their insurance needs. The agreement also gives […]
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Sancor Seguros Impulsa is an incubator for entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives in Argentina and is part of the Sancor Seguros Group (one of ICMIF’s members). The incubator has recently announced the launch of “Impulsa Futuro 2023”. This is a call to promote and foster the development of entrepreneurs and innovative projects throughout Argentina. Also, new […]
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As part of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, ICMIF Supporting Member Peak Re has entered into a strategic partnership with CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to nurturing and expanding active communities. CCIL has a focus on Hong Kong’s youth and students, encouraging them to mitigate climate innovation change and develop […]
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According to a recent report from Sustainable Brand Index™, consumers in Denmark have once again said that ICMIF member Sygeforsikringen “danmark” is the brand among insurance and pension companies in Denmark that they perceive to act most sustainably in 2023. In the overall industry list, Sygeforsikringen “danmark” sits at 14th place out of a total […]
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The cashback programme of German ICMIF member R+V Versicherung rewards members of cooperative banks who have concluded a Member-Plus contract. The programme was launched in 2020. If the Member-Plus community of a cooperative bank has a favourable claims experience, then R+V Versicherung reimburses up to ten percent of the insurance premiums which is paid back […]
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ICMIF member the Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) has recently published the English version of its annual Kyosai in Japan Fact Book. JCIA is a general incorporated association in Japan, which was established for the purpose of promoting coordination among member societies and contributing to the development of cooperatives and cooperative insurers. The main […]
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French ICMIF member, Groupe IMA, is pursuing its policy of developing responsible automotive assistance by encouraging the use of zero-emission vehicles as part of its assistance services for its members. Groupe IMA is a leading organisation in terms of electric vehicle assistance in France. Groupe IMA has just signed a partnership with the largest fleet […]
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In its 2022 financial results announcement this week, UK ICMIF member Royal London reported that it had added a total of GBP 675m over the last two years to its long-standing customers’ policy values as a result of its closed with-profits fund consolidation programme, which is now complete. The mutual insurer also announced that its […]
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