Costa Rica –the Central American country known as one of the greenest countries on earth and one that consistently ranks high on the annual UN Happiness index, is also one that is now equipped with a new Regulation on Inclusion and Access to Insurance, ‘establishing a new milestone in the construction of a more developed, […]
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US ICMIF member Securian Financial, through its affiliate company Minnesota Life Insurance Company, has successfully completed a USD 100 million insurance-linked security (ILS) transaction, becoming the first US direct writer of life insurance to utilize an extreme mortality bond structure. La Vie Re, a special purpose insurer not affiliated with Securian Financial, issued USD 100 […]
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Argentinian ICMIF member RÃo Uruguay Seguros (RUS) is the first insurance company in South America to implement a virtual wallet with its own cryptocurrency based on Blockchain. Under the name RUS Coin, RUS will use this new cryptocurrency to reward insurance intermediaries for their digitisation actions and diversified insurance sales. The intermediaries are now able […]
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It was announced this week that Belgian ICMIF member P&V Assurances was once again the recipient of the 2020 Decavi societal commitment trophy. Decavi is an independent organiser of training and events in the insurance sector in Belgium and it presented its (digital) trophies for the best life insurance products of 2020 this week including […]
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ICMIF member Simplyhealth, one of the UK’s leading healthcare plan providers has developed and launched a new app, which is free to all, to support people’s health and mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the long-term. The mutual healthcare provider says it recognised that now is the time to amplify its long heritage […]
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ICMIF member AFA Försäkring (Sweden) creates security at work for 4.5 million people, their families and relatives. The mutual offers insurance cover to provide financial support in the event of illness, work injury, lack of work, death and parental leave and is part of the labour market’s collective agreement. The insurer also supports a great […]
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Research conducted by ICMIF member NFU Mutual (UK) has shown that 47% of businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber-attack since the increase of remote working. Despite increased concerns, the research findings showed that 45% of businesses have not taken any action to protect themselves from cyber-crime. Of those who have not taken action, 79% think […]
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Belgian ICMIF member the P&V Group, the cooperative insurer known for its Vivium and P&V brands, has joined the shareholding of the underwriting agency Vander Haeghen & C °. Vander Haeghen & C ° is an insurance company specializing in special risks and solutions for niche clients. Founded in 1997 by Roger and Christiane Vander […]
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ICMIF member LähiTapiola (Finland) was ranked the strongest in the customer experience ratings of the Asiakkuusmarkkinointiliitto, ASML (Data Driven Marketing Association) Customer Index 2020 survey. LähiTapiola rose an impressive 24 places and ranked among the top ten in all industries in Finland and number one in the financial services industry ranking. The Customer Loyalty Index […]
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The Brazilian Grow+ Innovation Awards 2020 were announced in September 2020 and Brazilian ICMIF member Seguros Unimed was recognised alongside Arcelor Mittal, Enel and Nestlé in the Corporate Open Innovation Award highlighting the most innovative initiatives in Brazil. The recognition came thanks to the new Seguros Unimed ‘Super App’. GROW+ is a premium start-up accelerator […]
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