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21 May '12

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We’ve come a long way together
article Alison Grant April 25, 2012 05:44 PM

Today marks ICMIF’s 90th anniversary. On April, 25, 1922, 12 delegates from five insurance cooperatives met in the offices of the Lega Cooperativa in Rome. Mr Joseph Lemaire, Chief Executive of La Prévoyance Sociale in Belgium, had called the...
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The Ultimate Political Debate on Solvency II
article Alison Grant May 16, 2012 03:55 PM

We are delighted to announce that Peter Skinner, MEP and Rapporteur for the European Parliament for Solvency II and EIOPA and long-time member of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON), will join Jonathan Evans MP, in a lively debate...
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Banking and Insurance, Social Enterprise, Economy

Protecting the Poor: A Microinsurance Compendium – Volume II released
article Alison Grant May 14, 2012 11:49 AM

The second volume of the Microinsurance Compendium has recently been published by the Microinsurance Innovation Facility (part of the International Labour Organisation – ILO) and the Munich Re Foundation. The latest Compendium examines recent...
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Banking and Insurance, Social Enterprise, Economy

Willis Re Releases Key Report for Mutuals on Successful Diversification
article Alison Grant May 10, 2012 11:40 AM

ICMIF Supporting Member, Willis Re, the global insurance broker, has released a report discussing the challenges and opportunities available to mutual insurers through diversification. The report, subtitled Navigating the Pitfalls in Pursuit of...
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Banking and Insurance, Democracy, Financial, Mutuals, Economy

Solvency II Solutions – How to Stay Ahead of the Curve in Asset Management
article Alison Grant May 4, 2012 04:40 PM

During the forthcoming Solvency II Solutions event for ICMIF members, Thursday, May 24, Invesco’s Chief Economist, Dr John Greenwood, will update delegates on his latest Economic Outlook and will expand on this to look at the potential impact on...
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Banking and Insurance, Economy

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans named as one of “The World’s Most Ethical Companies”
article Alison Grant May 3, 2012 12:13 PM

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is one of most recent organisations to join ICMIF. The organisation has just been recognised for its demonstrated leadership in ethical business practices by being selected as one of the “World’s Most...
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Banking and Insurance, Business, Democracy, Economy

ICMIF raises the profile of the Mutual Sector and Microinsurance
article Alison Grant April 30, 2012 04:47 PM

ICMIF’s current strategy of working closely with key insurance media titles to highlight major issues affecting our members has continued with two more features appearing in a special report on Microinsurance and Mutuals in Insurance Day. Shaun...
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Banking and Insurance, Business, Consumer, Democracy, Financial, Mutuals, Social Enterprise, Economy

Solvency II Solutions – Managing Insurance Risk for Profit
article Alison Grant April 27, 2012 03:19 PM

One of the key topics at the forthcoming Solvency II Solutions event for ICMIF members, Thursday, May 24, will be how to manage insurance risk for profit under the new Solvency II regime. Typically over 60% of the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR)...
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Banking and Insurance, Mutuals, Economy

We’ve come a long way together
article Alison Grant April 25, 2012 05:44 PM

Today marks ICMIF’s 90th anniversary. On April, 25, 1922, 12 delegates from five insurance cooperatives met in the offices of the Lega Cooperativa in Rome. Mr Joseph Lemaire, Chief Executive of La Prévoyance Sociale in Belgium, had called the...
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Banking and Insurance, Consumer, Democracy, Financial, Economy

Smartbox Technology
article Alison Grant April 20, 2012 04:12 PM

Around the world, drivers have long been familiar with satellite navigation devices to help them find their way around. But now, GPS technology is also providing new directions for the marketing and underwriting of motor insurance. This month’s...
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Banking and Insurance, Financial, Economy

Solvency II Solutions Seminar – Key Note Speaker Announced
article Alison Grant April 18, 2012 02:42 PM

As you may know, during the last few months we have been collaborating with our Supporting Members – Willis Re, PartnerRe, Invesco, Risk Dynamics, A.M. Best and Clyde & Co to deliver a unique one day event in London, England on May 24th...
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Banking and Insurance, Business, Financial, Economy