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JF Kyosuiren publishes “Voice of Life” information booklet to help save lives in Japanese fishing communities in the event of possible disasters

JF Kyosuiren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Fishery Co-Operatives), a member of ICMIF in Japan, is a federation of about 900 Japan Fisheries Cooperative Associations (known as JF) and other members that conduct mutual insurance business together with JF for fishermen (members) in Japan. JF Kyosuiren is the sole national federation that provides Kyosai (the […]

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R+V is the first German insurer to offer a digital car insurance card for smartphones

Thanks to digital wallet technology, member policyholders of German ICMIF member R+V Versicherung (R+V) can easily find and use proof of insurance on their smartphones. After a car accident or damage, it is important to exchange insurance data with the other party involved in the accident so that the claim can be settled. Thanks to […]

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Simplyhealth becomes certified B Corporation

UK-based ICMIF member Simplyhealth, a leading health and dental plan provider, is the first health insurer to be awarded B Corp status, in recognition of its significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to ambitious future environmental and social responsibility goals. To become a certified B Corporation (a for-profit company dedicated to using business as a […]

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Co-op Insurance puts its members in the driving seat with launch of new GBP 50 car insurance member offer

Co-op Insurance (UK) is putting Co-op members in the driving seat with the launch of a brand new member offer. From today until the end of the year, any member who buys or renews their Co-op Car Insurance will get GBP 50 in their Co-op wallet to spend on a range of groceries, products and […]

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ICMIF’s team goes from strength to strength

Following the addition of 15 new member organisations in 2021, ICMIF is delighted to announce the further strengthening of its team with three internal promotions and two new appointments this summer, all of which will further increase ICMIF’s ability to service the needs of its growing global membership. Internal promotions As of 1 July 2022, […]

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Gore Mutual aligns its Purpose strategy with three SDGs and launches new grant programme to spread good to charities and non-profits

Earlier this year, Canadian ICMIF member Gore Mutual Insurance Company (Gore Mutual) introduced its refreshed brand grounded in Purpose—to provide what it refers to as Insurance that does good. As part of its Purpose strategy, Gore Mutual announced this week that it is seeking grant requests from charities and non-profit organisations wanting to partner on […]

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Achmea acquires digital platform Tiptrack to strengthen its position in the sustainable employer market

Netherlands-based ICMIF member Achmea and Algemene Werkgeversvereniging Nederland (AWVN – the largest employers’ association in the Netherland) have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Tiptrack BV by Achmea. Tiptrack is a digital platform offered by employers to their employees encouraging them to learn and develop. With the acquisition, Achmea strengthens its position in the […]

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Folksam CEO Ylva Wessén spoke in high-level meeting on global road safety at UN General Assembly

Road crashes are the leading cause of death globally among children and young people, with 1.3 million people dying in preventable road accidents every year. In addition to this, 50 million people are injured on roads annually. In August 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on global road safety, proclaiming 2021-2030 as the […]

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Red River Mutual’s community support campaign recognised for commitment to mutuality in annual NAMIC awards

This week, Canadian ICMIF member Red River Mutual was awarded the Award in Innovation: Best In Category – Mutuality from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) during its 9th Annual Award in Innovation. NAMIC’s Award in Innovation recognises mutual insurers in the USA and Canada that exemplify the vision and entrepreneurialism it takes […]

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NTUC Income expands its Family Micro-Insurance Scheme to more support more children and youths in need with their education

To support more children and youths in need in Singapore, ICMIF member NTUC Income (Income) is expanding the Income Family Micro-Insurance Scheme (IFMIS). The expansion, which came into effect on 1 July 2022, will see IFMIS extend insurance protection to about 54,000 eligible students in Singapore, up from over 46,500 students currently eligible for IFMIS […]

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