ICMIF member Simplyhealth, a provider of health plans across the UK, has achieved Carbon Neutral + status from March 2021 for 12 months with Carbon Footprint Ltd. The status was achieved by cutting carbon emissions and then offsetting the remaining emissions whilst supporting three international energy efficiency projects aimed at helping communities in other parts […]
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How can artificial intelligence, AI, contribute to the work of responsible investment? That was the main question when ICMIF member Länsförsäkringar’s Research Fund (Länsförsäkringar Forskningsfond) started its research project “ESG prediction”. The research examines how AI could be used as a tool to handle unstructured sustainability information and contribute to the investment process within Länsförsäkringar […]
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ICMIF member Ecclesiastical Insurance (UK) has announced that it is once again supporting churches across the UK with the launch of its new Trust130 campaign. From funding accessibility improvements to supporting foodbanks, thousands of churches across the UK have benefited from grants raised by Ecclesiastical customers as part of its Trust130 scheme. The campaign was […]
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ICMIF Supporting Member Swiss Re has this week announced new measures to support the transition to a net-zero economy, encompassing both asset management and underwriting as well as its own operations. Swiss Re’s Group Chief Executive Officer Christian Mumenthaler said: “Climate change remains the biggest challenge we face as a society. The stakes are high […]
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The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) was established by The Prince of Wales in 2004 with the aim of inspiring action by finance leaders to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy. A4S and ICMIF formed a partnership in 2019 which was founded on shared values and shared purpose […]
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Fundación Grupo Sancor Seguros, the Foundation arm of ICMIF member the Sancor Seguros Group (Argentina) and the UNESCO Office in Montevideo have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen cooperative education in schools in Latin America. Having recognised the mutual interest in joint actions to promote cooperative education in Latin America, the Fundación Grupo Sancor Seguros […]
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ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best has today announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). AM Best says it believes the insurance industry plays an important role in supporting sustainable economic and social development. In addition, management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) […]
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Japanese ICMIF member Zenkyoren (National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) has produced a Traffic Safety Education DVD which it will donate to primary schools, special support education schools, police stations, municipal Boards of Education and local governments throughout Japan to enable the continued provision of traffic safety education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cooperative insurer […]
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Earlier this week, on International Women’s Day, ICMIF member Royal London (UK) announced a new partnership with The British & Irish Lions rugby team, becoming the ‘Principal Partner’ of the Women’s Lions Programme. Through the partnership, Royal London says it is investing in the future of women’s rugby in the UK and Ireland by supporting […]
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In the Sustainable Brand Index study published this week, Swedish ICMIF member Folksam has been ranked as the most sustainable brand in the insurance category and KPA Pension, which is part of the Folksam Group, won the pension company category. The Sustainable Brand Index is Europe’s largest independent brand study focusing on sustainability. Once again, […]
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