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This has been an exciting and inspirational week for ICMIF CEO, Liz Green and Chief Membership Officer, Ben Telfer who have been meeting members in Japan. These companies are doing incredible work in disaster resilience and prevention — vital efforts in a country that frequently faces natural disasters. This visit is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen connections with these members and the Secretariat AOA of the ICMIF Asia and Oceania Assocition, to share insights, and learn from these members’ incredible experiences in disaster risk reduction which we can then share with other members around the world, creating more resilient communities. Tuesday provided an opportunity to meet with leaders of Kyoei Fire & Marine Insurance, a prominent non-life insurer, and then spend the afternoon with Kokumin Kyosai Coop, one of Japan’s leading cooperative insurers, where they met senior leaders including Shuichi Uchikoshi, President and ICMIF Board Member and Tadao Takahashi, Senior Managing Director plus a great session connecting with Young Leaders at the organisation. Zenkyoren, founded in 1951 as a cooperative insurance organization to serve Japan’s farming community, gave the two visitors a very warm welcome on Wednesday including the chance to try out Zenkyoren’s VR technology which helps to prevent farming accidents and a new app which has an alert for natural disasters, all part of their prevention/DRR activities. The afternoon was spent at the Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) Seminar – an annual seminar which  aims to raise awareness of cooperatives and mutual insurance business. JCIA is a key organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the cooperative insurance sector in Japan. The seminar is widely attended by JCIA member organisations, related organisations, members, with a total of 370 attendees at this week’s event (some in-person and some online). This year, JCIA invited Mr Masahiro Higa of the Japan Cooperative Alliance (JCA); and Liz Green with Ben Telfer to give presentations on "The significance of IYC2025" and "ICMIF's global view of a modern cooperative Insurer". Attendees deepened their understanding of IYC2025 and ICMIF's activities and of ICMIF members in other countries. The seminar was followed by networking, which was a great success. More details on the rest of the visit will be shared soon, including a study visit to the Sendai region to learn about the effects of the Great Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011 and the ongoing restoration. #ConnectingMutualsGlobally #DRR #Prevention #OnlyAtICMIF #CollaboratingWithPurpose #Insurance #Mutuals #Cooperatives #MutualInsurance #PurposeDriven HIROKO KOWADA

Former ICMIF CEO Shaun Tarbuck will participate in this new education service from the SDG Academy with such esteemed contributors as Patrick Paul Walsh, Jeffrey Sachs, Lorcán Hall, Dr. Abhilash Panda, Deepak J., Lisa Balboa, Arpita Das, Danilo Raponi and Antony Ireland.

This year, we’re celebrating 80 years of building a better world, together. One way we’re carrying this momentum forward is through our Co-operators Young Leaders Award (CYLA), a unique leadership academy that empowers the next generation of Canadian co-operative leaders. 🌟 There’s still time to apply for CYLA 2025! If you’re between 18 to 35 and work, volunteer, or study in the co-operative or mutuals sector, this is your opportunity to grow your leadership skills, build your network and make an impact. Apply at the link by March 31: https://lnkd.in/eqKV8GV4 #ProudlyCanadian

How do you insure cyber risk? With cyber attacks on the rise, how do organizations protect themselves and their customers? Read more from our Global Insurance Outlook ⬇️

Following the recent publication of its 2025 Global Insurance Outlook, ICMIF Supporting Member EY hosted this webinar to discuss the key findings of the report and the key trends shaping insurers’ strategic agendas. Find the link to watch the reply below. 👇

A great article from one of our Canadian members CAMIC / ACCAM which relates the great story of #mutual #insurance across Canada over the last 175 years. The article looks at how what began as a grassroots movement among farming communities has evolved into a robust industry that serve millions of Canadians today. This unique insurance model, based on community ownership and shared risk, has withstood the test of time while remaining true to its foundational principles and is ready to face whatever the future brings from cyber resilience to climate change. The mutual model is one that is resilient and ever-adapting to face the challenges of the modern day and into the future. Great to see so many CAMIC/ICMIF members highlighted in the article, including: Gore Mutual Insurance, Promutuel Assurance and Co-operators. Congratulations on this great piece to Sangita Kamblé, Ph.D., CAE and colleagues at CAMIC. 💡

After an illustrious 47-year career in the global reinsurance industry, James Vickers of ICMIF Supporting Member Gallagher Re, has announced his retirement. In his announcement, Vickers shared his confidence in the next generation of leaders at Gallagher Re and his ongoing passion for the industry saying: “I retire from Gallagher Re with great confidence that the next generation of leaders will drive the business forward and surpass any success that I and my peers may have enjoyed in our careers. My enthusiasm and confidence for the future of reinsurance broking remains undimmed, and if I have only one regret on retiring, it is that I am not 20 years younger as I truly believe that the outlook for the industry is brighter now than at any time in my career.” Speaking about the announcement, Liz Green, CEO, ICMIF said: “James Vickers’ remarkable career leaves a lasting legacy, and his contributions to the reinsurance industry will continue to inspire future generations. He has been a great supporter of ICMIF and has spoken at many of our flagship events including, notably, at the ICMIF Biennial Conference in Rome in 2022. My team and I extend our warmest thanks to James for his many contributions and wish him all the best for the future.” Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eDVaCw6S #Reinsurance #Broking #GallagherRe

ICMIF member MAIF has been named the leader in customer relations in the French insurance sector for the 21st year in a row! Bravo to all the team! This distinction is based on the opinions of member policyholders collected in a survey by BearingPoint and Kantar in December 2024 from a sample of 4000 people. La MAIF, membre de l'ICMIF, a été désignée leader de la relation client dans le secteur de l'assurance en France pour la 21ème année consécutive ! Bravo à toute l'équipe ! Cette distinction est basée sur les avis des sociétaires recueillis lors d'une enquête réalisée par BearingPoint et Kantar en décembre 2024 auprès d'un échantillon de 4000 personnes. #PRC2025 #CustomerRelations

ICMIF Advisor and former CEO, Shaun Tarbuck, will join industry experts, UN representatives, and academics in this new course on how private sector solutions—especially in the #insurance industry—can drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). To support insurance professionals in contributing meaningfully to sustainable development, the SDG Academy, along with the Better Insurance Network and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), are launching this free online course "Insurance and the Sustainable Development Goals". Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, participants will explore how insurance contributes to #resilience, #sustainability, and global development. Learn how strategic investments, ESG principles, and innovation can create meaningful impact while positioning your organization as a leader in sustainable change. Shaun will join Lorcán Hall to deliver Module 2: The role of the insurance sector in sustainable development. Learn more and enroll: https://lnkd.in/gscwYP4u #SustainableDevelopment #2030Agenda #Sustainability #Insurance #OurCommonFuture #SDGs #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda Sustainable Development Solutions Network Antony Ireland Liam Carter

ICMIF member African Risk Capacity Ltd. (ARC Ltd.) and the  IFC - International Finance Corporation have signed a Letter of Engagement to strengthen agricultural #insurance solutions in Africa. This partnership aims to create a safer and more attractive environment for investment in agriculture by reducing risks linked to climate change and other uncertainties. Through this new partnership, ARC Ltd. and IFC will develop insurance solutions that help farmers, financial institutions, and agribusinesses manage risks such as unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and limited financial protections. “This partnership is an important step in our mission to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate and financial risks,” said Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu, CEO of ARC Ltd. “By working with IFC, we can scale up agricultural insurance solutions and provide farmers with the confidence to invest in their future.” Read the story: https://lnkd.in/ekUjjB9V