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22 August 2024 |
Implementation of ESG Investment at ZenkyorenSDGs |
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20 August 2024 |
Notice of the AOA General Meeting |
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20 August 2024 |
Regarding the change of AOA directors (Notice) |
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11 March 2024 |
Japanese Young Leader shares his experiences of the AOA Young Leader ProgrammeOther |
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27 February 2024 |
Zenkyoren announces the conclusion of an “Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration” between JA Kyosai Research Institute and Japan Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration AssociationOther |
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8 February 2024 |
Kokumin Kyosai co-op and CO-OP Kyosai collaborate on road safety initiative for children in JapanContribution |
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12 December 2023 |
FMG announces it is a certified B CorpSDGsBrandingOther |
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28 November 2023 |
Zenkyoren announces launch of the “The Peace of Mind Living” ProjectNew productsOther |
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10 November 2023 |
ICMIF welcomes new member NACUFOK to its headquarters in the UK for membership signing ceremony and onboardingOther |
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2 November 2023 |
FMG rated number one choice by consumers in New Zealand for home & contents insuranceBrandingOther |
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30 October 2023 |
BCCM launches the Mutual Value Lab research partnership with Monash UniversityOther |
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27 October 2023 |
Australian cooperative and mutual sector posts revenue growth of 10.8 per cent despite economic uncertainty says new BCCM report |
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4 October 2023 |
Zenkyoren issues “Nakama 2023-1”: Japan’s first Cat Bond that incorporates information disclosure regarding the SDGs and ESG investment initiatives of the issuerClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund |
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28 April 2023 |
Notice from AOA including AOA seminarOther |
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21 April 2023 |
FMG reassures members following unparalleled weather events in New ZealandBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther |
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7 April 2023 |
RAC members in Australia take part in ground-breaking trial to test drive an electric vehicleSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther |
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28 March 2023 |
Japan Cooperative Insurance Association Incorporated (JCIA) publishes annual Kyosai in Japan Fact Book 2022Other |
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7 March 2023 |
BCCM celebrates 10 years of cooperationOther |
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1 March 2023 |
RAC provides more funding for communities in Western Australia with members voting for their favourite projectsContributionOther |
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28 February 2023 |
Purchases of MAS life and income security policies will support sustainability through the planting of treesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther |
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20 January 2023 |
Insurance policies launched by Sanasa to protect elephants in Sri LankaClimate / EnvironmentNew productsOther |
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19 January 2023 |
Income marries its purpose of putting “People First” with strong product narratives to drive sustainable growth and champion societal well-beingNew productsBranding |
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23 December 2022 |
BCCM moves to strengthen alternative form of mutual risk protectionOther |
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21 December 2022 |
ICMIF introduction paves the way for CLIMBS’ partnership with BRS as part of its digital transformationDigitalOther |
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13 December 2022 |
ZENKYOREN has signed the Principles for Responsible InvestmentSDGsInvesting / FundOther |
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22 November 2022 |
BCCM launches Declaration of Climate Action at Leaders’ SummitSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention |
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17 November 2022 |
CivicRisk Mutual assists with recovery after devastating floods in AustraliaSDGsContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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8 November 2022 |
Income expands micro-insurance proposition beyond Southeast Asia to JapanNew productsDigitalOther |
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24 October 2022 |
Capricorn Mutual reaches a record-breaking AUD 100 million in protection revenueContributionOther |
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24 October 2022 |
BCCM launches cooperative development fund to help grow early-stage for-purpose businessesInvesting / FundOther |
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5 October 2022 |
RAC to launch Australian-first air quality sensor networkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention |
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3 October 2022 |
Building the foundations for a sustainable future through mutual microinsuranceOther |
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9 August 2022 |
JF Kyosuiren publishes “Voice of Life” information booklet to help save lives in Japanese fishing communities in the event of possible disastersPreventionPandemic / DisasterOther |
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9 August 2022 |
NTUC Income expands its Family Micro-Insurance Scheme to more support more children and youths in need with their educationNew productsContributionOther |
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17 June 2022 |
NTUC Income announces net-zero ambition by 2050 in inaugural sustainability reportSDGs |
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13 June 2022 |
Rural mutual insurers FMG and NFU Mutual ranked as best workplaces in the worldOther |
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13 May 2022 |
NTUC Income launches FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance, Singapore’s first travel insurance that protects travellers by the hourNew productsDigital |
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2 March 2022 |
MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for sixth consecutive year BrandingOther |
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18 February 2022 |
Zenkyoren has been awarded the Golden Order of Merit from the Japanese Red Cross Society ContributionOther |
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14 January 2022 |
CLIMBS enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ product pays out first claims following devastation caused by Typhoon Odette New productsPandemic / DisasterOther |
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5 January 2022 |
NTUC Income launches SNACKFIT, a first-of-its-kind fitness and lifestyle proposition that offers bonus insurance coverage based on biological age New productsDigital |
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15 December 2021 |
CLIMBS celebrates its cooperative identity and heritage at virtual event with Rochdale Pioneers Museum in Manchester, UK Other |
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8 December 2021 |
NTUC Income makes first foray overseas with offer of Insurance-as-a-Service in Southeast Asia DigitalOther |
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6 December 2021 |
Capricorn gives record profits back to members Contribution |
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19 November 2021 |
Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in “S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index in TTM Rates JPY Hedged” SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund |
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8 November 2021 |
BCCM report highlights the role of agricultural cooperatives in disaster and recovery planning ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther |
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15 October 2021 |
Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for childrenSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / Disaster |
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14 October 2021 |
SEWA Cooperative Federation recognised by WEF as one of India’s last-mile Covid-19 responders Pandemic / DisasterOther |
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14 October 2021 |
Lawcover goes live in Australia with SaaS core systemsDigital |
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27 September 2021 |
NTUC Income launches SNACK Investment, an industry-first Micro Investment-Linked Plan that integrates micro-investments into consumers’ everyday lives New productsDigital |
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17 September 2021 |
Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in nutrition bonds to support the SDGs SDGsInvesting / Fund |
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13 September 2021 |
On the road to a driverless future as the RAC Intellibus® marks five years Other |
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20 August 2021 |
New partnership for 1 Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines (1CISP) to boost lending confidence and financial inclusion Other |
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19 August 2021 |
CLIMBS launches enhanced ‘Weather Protect Insurance’ for farmers aided by fellow ICMIF member IBISA SDGsContribution |
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19 August 2021 |
NTUC Income launches TRIBE, Singapore’s first subscription-based insurance that offers on-demand adaptability with no lock-in periodsNew productsDigital |
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18 August 2021 |
CAMIC members support the DHAN Foundation in India in act of solidarity amongst Canadian mutuals Contribution |
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2 August 2021 |
Amana Takaful Insurance extends support to local communities in mutuality and solidarity ContributionOther |
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13 July 2021 |
Income expands coverage of electric vehicles with new usage-based motor insurance model SDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew productsDigital |
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30 June 2021 |
Asia Affinity Holdings and RightIndem strike an alliance to provide digital claims solutions in Asia Digital |
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28 May 2021 |
Other |
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21 May 2021 |
ICMIF members’ Covid-19 initiatives provide inspirational learning for Japanese members’ study sessionPandemic / Disaster |
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16 March 2021 |
Zenkyoren produces educational DVD aimed at reducing traffic accidents during the Covid-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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19 February 2021 |
Amana Takaful Insurance successful rebranding emphasises its purpose: To Every Sri Lankan as OneBrandingOther |
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30 January 2021 |
NTUC Income opens up 1,200 job opportunities with launch of its earn-as-you-learn Sales Management Associate (SMA) programmeDigitalOther |
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27 January 2021 |
Braving the new normal with greater social protection through microinsurance in the PhilippinesPandemic / DisasterOther |
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5 January 2021 |
MAS receives Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fifth consecutive yearBrandingOther |
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18 December 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) designs award-winning virtual reality tool to help prevent agricultural accidentsPreventionDigitalOther |
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18 December 2020 |
SNACK by Income (Singapore) expands its proposition with SNACKUP in partnership with VisaNew productsDigitalOther |
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15 December 2020 |
RAC supports more sustainable transport initiatives for Western AustraliaSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther |
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9 December 2020 |
More recognition for client satisfaction for FMG (New Zealand)Branding |
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4 December 2020 |
Australian Unity becomes Australia’s first mutual to issue Mutual Capital InstrumentsNew productsOther |
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3 December 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) enhances travel insurance cover to include COVID-19 for overseas travelNew productsPandemic / Disaster |
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16 October 2020 |
ICMIF Members contribute to report on stand-alone microinsurance regulation in IndiaPandemic / DisasterOther |
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16 October 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) announces investment in climate focused Exchange Traded Fund to help counteract climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund |
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30 September 2020 |
Two Japanese cooperatives donate tarpaulins in preparation for typhoonsContributionPandemic / DisasterOther |
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30 September 2020 |
RAC WA (Australia) unveils its new purpose, vision and mission to shape the organisation for the future and create a better Western AustraliaBranding |
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24 September 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 support schemes to help clients stay insuredPandemic / DisasterOther |
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9 September 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) expands its Family Micro-Insurance SchemeContributionPandemic / DisasterOther |
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7 September 2020 |
New Zealand mutual FMG wins two national awards for most satisfied customers in home and car insurance BrandingOther |
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21 August 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) will pass back motor vehicle savings to members following reduced motor claimsContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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10 August 2020 |
Peak Re named Asian Reinsurer of the Year for the fifth consecutive timeBrandingOther |
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6 August 2020 |
ICMIF 5-5-5 DHAN Foundation project reaches over 530,000 people in fight against COVID-19 pandemic in IndiaContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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30 July 2020 |
RAC to make one million dollars in funding available for local governments to deliver community-based projects in Western AustraliaContribution |
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21 July 2020 |
Japan's Kokumin Kyosai co-op announces results of survey on changes in awareness of “mutual help” during the COVID-19 pandemic: 90.2% respondents agree that society needs such a sense of mutualityContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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16 July 2020 |
Unimutual (Australia) launches new open source portal to host shared and collaborative resources for members Other |
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14 July 2020 |
NTUC Income celebrates 50 years of making insurance accessible, affordable and sustainable in SingaporeDigitalOther |
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10 July 2020 |
JCIF voted highest for customer satisfaction in life insurance sector in Japan is now supporting members and society during COVID-19 pandemicBrandingPandemic / DisasterOther |
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3 July 2020 |
Savings-linked solutions in the Philippines as ICMIF member CLIMBS partners with ILO on impact insurance project Other |
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15 June 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) launches SNACK, Singapore’s first bite-sized, stackable insuranceNew productsDigital |
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1 June 2020 |
Zenkyoren (Japan) strengthens initiatives to support rural communities in Japan affected by the COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / DisasterOther |
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29 May 2020 |
IFFCO’s ‘Break the Corona’ campaign helps Indian farmers keep working despite lockdownContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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26 May 2020 |
Kyosuiren (Japan) helps its member fishermen in Japan face the impact of COVID-19Pandemic / DisasterOther |
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20 May 2020 |
CLIMBS (Philippines) has led campaigns to support hospitals and communities in need in the Philippines due to the Covid-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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7 May 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) launches further initiatives to help members in New Zealand face the COVID-19 crisisContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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5 May 2020 |
Sygeforsikringen “danmark” (Denmark) to donate USD 15 million to Danish healthcare projects for research and prevention |
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24 April 2020 |
Philippine mutual microinsurers suspend collection of payments from policyholders to offer relief during COVID-19 pandemicPandemic / Disaster |
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21 April 2020 |
A message from AOA to our members Other |
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18 April 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) launches support schemes for members during COVID-19 pandemicContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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16 April 2020 |
1CISP (Philippines) supports employees and members in the Philippines through COVID 19 pandemic ContributionPandemic / DisasterOther |
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16 April 2020 |
MDA National (Australia) freezes premiums to support Australian medical practitioner membersNew productsDigitalPandemic / Disaster |
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15 April 2020 |
CLIMBS (Philippines) steps up efforts to support members, employees and general public in the Philippines during COVID19 pandemic Pandemic / Disaster |
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15 April 2020 |
The DHAN Foundation (India) reaches out to low income communities in India to provide support during Coronavirus pandemic Pandemic / Disaster |
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15 April 2020 |
SEWA (India) is working to alleviate devastating impact of COVID 19 on informal and migrant workers in IndiaPandemic / Disaster |
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9 April 2020 |
IFFCO (India) donates USD 3.2 million to India’s PM CARES Fund and mobilises community action in rural areas to fight against COVID-19ContributionPandemic / Disaster |
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6 April 2020 |
SANASA (Sri Lanka) announces a million-dollar relief programme for the most vulnerable in Sri LankaInvesting / FundContribution |
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2 April 2020 |
R+V (Germany) offers new TeleClinic health service at time of needDigitalPandemic / Disaster |
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2 April 2020 |
Rio Uruguay Seguros (Argentina) collaborates with universities to provide personal protective equipment for those caring for coronavirus patients |
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2 April 2020 |
Vaudoise (Switzerland) launches several initiatives to support SMEs, nursing staff and private individuals during the coronavirus pandemicOther |
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26 March 2020 |
Member-owned businesses key to essential services underpinning Australia’s response to COVID-19 says BCCM Pandemic / Disaster |
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13 March 2020 |
Almost 10 million low-income individuals now protected through ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy but support is still neededOther |
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3 March 2020 |
RAC WA (Australia) partners with The University of Western Australia to trial new multi-mode transport serviceOther |
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19 February 2020 |
NTUC Income (Singapore) extends COVID-19 protection to over 550,000 individuals in response to evolving outbreak situationPandemic / DisasterOther |
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14 February 2020 |
RAC’s BetterLabs Ventures expands seed capital fund to AUD 23 million to become largest in Western AustraliaInvesting / Fund |
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5 February 2020 |
ICMIF members CARD MBA and KMBA ranked highly in the 2019 Insurance Industry ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Assessment in the PhilippinesOther |
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17 January 2020 |
ICMIF members and other mutual institutions in the Philippines rally to help those affected by Taal volcanoOther |
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15 January 2020 |
MAS (New Zealand) has won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for fourth year in a rowOther |
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20 December 2019 |
ICMIF member CLIMBS continues its cooperative education journey in 2019Other |
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12 December 2019 |
NTUC Income partners with automotive marketplace Carro to launch usage-based motor insurance policyNew products |
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23 October 2019 |
Philippines Insurance Commissioner joins celebration of CARD MBA 20th anniversaryOther |
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23 October 2019 |
Kokumin Kyosai co-op in Japan welcomes new PresidentOther |
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25 September 2019 |
KASAGANA-KA Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (KMBA) produced an introductory video for its 13th anniversary and Annual General MeetingOther |
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30 August 2019 |
Philippine’s Cooperative Alliance for Responsive Endeavor Mutual Benefit Association (CARE MBA), Inc. has newly joined ICMIF/AOAOther |
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29 August 2019 |
More than half of New Zealand farmers and growers now insure with ICMIF member FMG Other |
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29 August 2019 |
ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy provides policyholders with safety net against povertyOther |
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12 July 2019 |
Japan's Zenrosai launched a new brand “Kokumin Kyosai co-op”BrandingOther |
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3 July 2019 |
MAS and New Zealand Marketing Association announce new partnershipOther |
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3 July 2019 |
RAC WA launches second driverless bus experience in Western AustraliaDigitalOther |
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26 June 2019 |
NTUC Income launches first integrated proposition for direct purchase of the widest options of life insurance in Singapore with self-serve advisoryNew productsDigital |
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26 April 2019 |
NTUC Income enters strategic partnership to scale innovation in digital insuranceDigitalOther |
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26 April 2019 |
The DHAN Foundation now provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 300,000 people from disadvantaged communities in IndiaOther |
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15 April 2019 |
NTUC Income launches Pinfare to safeguard travellers against airfare fluctuationsNew productsDigitalOther |
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12 April 2019 |
Report - Attending the AOA Seminar in Hong KongDigitalOther |
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8 April 2019 |
New video explains how the DHAN Foundation’s health microinsurance policy is helping poor communities in IndiaOther |
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5 April 2019 |
BCCM welcomes landmark changes for Australian mutuals and cooperativesOther |
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25 March 2019 |
A DHAN Foundation activist is awarded the fourth highest honour in India for microfinance schemes for self-help groups in poor communities Other |
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12 March 2019 |
How ICMIF members are contributing towards gender equality through the 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance StrategySDGsOther |
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15 February 2019 |
My journey as an ICMIF Young Leader: A box of opportunities!Other |
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13 February 2019 |
JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2018Other |
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6 February 2019 |
CLIMBS Institute for Financial Literacy to host a Cooperative Executive Masterclass in the Philippines: February 2019Other |
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6 February 2019 |
New videos on the website of ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy - DHAN Foundation (India)SDGsOther |
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29 January 2019 |
BCCM announces board and chairperson for 2019Other |
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29 January 2019 |
Dr Aris Alip takes part in opening panel at second InsuResilience Global Partnership ForumSDGsOther |
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26 December 2018 |
AOA members supporting ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy Other |
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25 December 2018 |
China's Public Mutual Insurance Corporation has newly joined ICMIF/AOAOther |
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14 December 2018 |
Multiple wins for Amãna Takaful at IFFSA Islamic Finance AwardsOther |
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13 December 2018 |
Income launches Singapore’s first “Rainsurance” to protect consumers against surge pricing on ride-hailing platforms New productsDigital |
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6 November 2018 |
BCCM welcomes Australian Treasury consultation on new legislation for mutualsOther |
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5 November 2018 |
ICMIF member RAC WA unveils Australia’s first on-demand, automated vehicle — the RAC Intellicar Other |
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2 November 2018 |
RAC WA overtakes the competition for property insurance recommendations in AustraliaOther |
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12 September 2018 |
RAC announces new partnership with major arena in Western Australia bringing new benefits for membersOther |
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11 September 2018 |
ICMIF Young Leaders Programme will feature at the Federation’s 2019 Biennial ConferenceOther |
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7 September 2018 |
DHAN Foundation provides mutual microinsurance cover to over 200,000 previously uninsured people in first year of the 5-5-5 StrategyOther |
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7 September 2018 |
New health programme from NTUC Income rewards members for holistic approach to leading a healthy lifestyle New productsDigital |
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21 August 2018 |
Zenkyoren affirms support to the 5-5-5 Strategy in new video interviewOther |
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20 August 2018 |
NTUC Income ranked overall first in Singapore insurance innovation and digital benchmarkDigitalOther |
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8 August 2018 |
NTUC Income to extend flagship development programme for youth-in-need in SingaporeOther |
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8 August 2018 |
Ninety-seven per cent of policyholders covered by the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy are womenOther |
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27 February 2018 |
DHAN Foundation provides cover to over 100,000 previously uninsured people in India through the ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy Other |
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21 February 2018 |
CARD MBA provides relief to over 50,000 members following natural disasters in the PhilippinesOther |
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20 February 2018 |
NTUC Income achieves significant milestone in its digital transformationDigital |
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19 February 2018 |
JCIA publishes annual Cooperative Insurance in Japan Fact Book 2017Other |
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8 February 2018 |
CARD MBA in the Philippines launches new policy to pay claims in under 24 hoursOther |
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8 February 2018 |
NH NongHyup Life recognised for financial innovation in Republic of Korea Finance AwardsDigitalOther |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF member Uplift Mutuals launches new mobile app in India as part of ICMIF 5-5-5 Strategy DigitalOther |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF’s 5-5-5 Strategy reaches over 3 million people since its launch in June 2016Other |
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8 February 2018 |
NTUC Income launches low-cost solution to plug the protection gap of the “sandwiched” generation New products |
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8 February 2018 |
ICMIF member RAC to trial Australia’s first on-demand automated vehicles DigitalOther |
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19 January 2018 |
Four organizations have newly joined AOA in 2017Other |
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30 August 2017 |
New AOA Director and ChairOther |
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31 July 2017 |
AMICE/ICMIF Mutual and Cooperative Insurance Communications Seminar in Dublin, Ireland: An AOA member in Japan speaks about the use of cartoon characters in its marketing and promotional workBrandingOther |
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23 June 2017 |
AOA arranges visits to Japanese member organizationsOther |
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15 March 2017 |
How cute characters are helping Japanese cooperatives engage with their membersBrandingOther |
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12 January 2017 |
The Goat Trust has joined AOA from IndiaOther |
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1 November 2016 |
KMBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, has just joined AOA !Other |
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7 October 2016 |
AOA Seminar - AOA expects over 200 attendees from 32 organizations in 10 countriesOther |
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1 October 2016 |
Japan's three AOA member organizations have interacted with female leaders from Southeast Asia (Tokyo, Japan)Other |
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5 September 2016 |
Article on ICMIF’s Asia and Oceania Association (from ICMIF Quarterly Update Q2 2016)Other |
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12 May 2016 |
AOA gives ASKI MBA, a microinsurance organization in Philippines, a warm welcome !Other |
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25 December 2015 |
On the occasion of launching the AOA WebsiteOther |