Topics [Climate / Environment]

AOA Member News

	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
	7 April 2023	RAC members in Australia take part in ground-breaking trial to test drive an electric vehicleSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	28 February 2023	Purchases of MAS life and income security policies will support sustainability through the planting of treesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	20 January 2023	Insurance policies launched by Sanasa to protect elephants in Sri LankaClimate / EnvironmentNew productsOther
	22 November 2022	BCCM launches Declaration of Climate Action at Leaders’ SummitSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	5 October 2022	RAC to launch Australian-first air quality sensor networkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	19 November 2021	Zenkyoren announces ESG investment in “S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index in TTM Rates JPY Hedged” SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	15 October 2021	Kokumin Kyosai Co-op launches a new disaster prevention and mitigation educational programme for childrenSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / Disaster
	13 July 2021	Income expands coverage of electric vehicles with new usage-based motor insurance model SDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew productsDigital
	15 December 2020	RAC supports more sustainable transport initiatives for Western AustraliaSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	16 October 2020	Zenkyoren (Japan) announces investment in climate focused Exchange Traded Fund to help counteract climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund

ICMIF Member News(Excluding AOA Member News）

	21 November 2023	ICMIF launches world’s first Insurance SDG Benchmark measuring the impact of insurance on the UN Sustainable Development GoalsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentDigital
	14 February 2023	LocalTapiola contributes EUR 310,000 to help build tools for regional climate change risk preparedness in FinlandSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	13 February 2023	Achmea publishes Climate Transition PlanSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	20 December 2022	Digitalisation enables Río Uruguay Seguros to reduce its carbon footprint by 62%SDGsClimate / Environment
	20 December 2022	Wawanesa Insurance & Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction partner to provide six wildfire prevention grantsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	19 December 2022	Co-operators launches Sustainable Investment Portfolios to help investors build wealth while making an impact on the things that matter mostSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	19 December 2022	MAIF continues to deploy its climate strategy with announcement of investment targets for 2025SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	16 December 2022	Folksam in new collaboration with the start-up electric motorcycle and electric moped manufacturer CAKESDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	8 December 2022	The P&V Group extends its commitment to sustainable mobility by investing in the bicycle leasing company JouleSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	28 November 2022	DEVK encourages use of climate-friendly public transport with incentives for policyholders to save money on their car insuranceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	21 November 2022	Ecclesiastical offers advice and support for schools looking to improve their sustainabilitySDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	18 November 2022	African Risk Capacity hosts regional meeting to address the role insurance has in fighting climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentContributionOther
	2 November 2022	Going green earns ICMIF member silver accreditationSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionBranding
	31 October 2022	Simplyhealth becomes certified B CorporationSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundOther
	26 October 2022	Länsförsäkringar sees a positive climate effect of its forest investmentsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	17 June 2022	Folksam Group invests SEK 1 billion to develop agriculture and reduce food shortages in the world’s poorer countriesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	14 June 2022	NFU Mutual becomes the first UK insurer to receive Carbon Literacy Bronze statusSDGsClimate / Environment
	13 June 2022	Unipol sets out sustainability targets in next strategic plan and joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner AllianceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	8 June 2022	Co-operators renews commitment to building flood resilienceClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	18 May 2022	Desjardins promotes sustainable mobility solutions for its members, clients and employeesSDGsClimate / Environment
	13 May 2022	Wawanesa introduces new insurance products to help Canadians make their homes more resilient to climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentNew products
	18 April 2022	DEVK launches Germany’s first climate-friendly commercial vehicle rental serviceClimate / EnvironmentOther
	18 April 2022	Now 1.8 million households have eco-labelled home insurance from Folksam SDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	13 April 2022	Co-operators provides investment for flood risk modelling and analysis specialist company GeosapiensClimate / EnvironmentDigitalOther
	6 April 2022	Co-operators appoints Executive Advisor, Climate Investing and Community Resilience to build momentum for new investments to support climate adaptation projects and climate-resilient infrastructureSDGsClimate / Environment
	24 March 2022	Aviva Investors recognised with two awards for macro engagement and climate mitigation initiatives SDGsClimate / Environment
	1 March 2022	Dina Försäkringar becomes part of the circular economy through cooperation with OmocomSDGsClimate / Environment
	1 March 2022	Folksam invests nearly SEK 4 billion in green bonds from the World BankClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	1 March 2022	R+V will be climate-neutral in its capital investments by 2050 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	2 February 2022	NFU Mutual launches Net Zero RoadmapSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	31 January 2022	Co-operators contributes CAD 350,000 to fund zero waste lab start-up and first projectSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionContribution
	17 January 2022	HUK-COBURG announces range of initiatives to become more sustainableSDGsClimate / Environment
	6 January 2022	Achmea opts for a climate-neutral strategy and joins the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance SDGsClimate / Environment
	14 December 2021	Royal London is first mutual company to use Pawprint for Business as part of its climate change commitments SDGsClimate / Environment
	17 November 2021	Folksam collaborates in SEK 1.5 billion investment to support climate action projects in developing countries Climate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	16 November 2021	Länsförsäkringar AB has set a new investment goal of being climate positive by 2045 SDGsClimate / Environment
	15 November 2021	ICMIF and members join call for policymakers and Governments to ‘Turn Talk into Action’ at COP26 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	11 November 2021	Ecclesiastical encourages brokers to speak to their education clients about climate change risksSDGsClimate / Environment
	9 November 2021	Univé to scale up sustainable energy project that replaces asbestos roofs with solar roofs SDGsClimate / Environment
	5 November 2021	Climate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	5 November 2021	Länsförsäkringar has increased its investments in sustainability-oriented bonds tenfold SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	28 October 2021	MAIF launches Bien ou Bien e-commerce site aimed at encouraging responsible consumption SDGsClimate / Environment
	28 September 2021	Länsförsäkringar Liv signs global climate appeal calling for increase in ambition and pace of climate workSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	15 September 2021	Achmea to plant one million trees in reforestation programme Climate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	5 August 2021	R+V Versicherung launches internal fundraising campaign to support workers in aftermath of floods in Germany Climate / EnvironmentPreventionContributionPandemic / Disaster
	5 August 2021	Royal London research finds over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change SDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	3 August 2021	Achmea takes the next step towards climate-neutral business operationsSDGsClimate / Environment
	14 July 2021	The Co-operators sets targets for a net-zero futureSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	13 July 2021	LB Forsikring sets clear climate goals for its investments as part of its role in the green transition SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	12 July 2021	Royal London commits to net zero by 2050 and thereby protect customers’ standard of livingSDGsClimate / Environment
	8 July 2021	Folksam increases its ownership in steel company SSAB to support its transition to fossil free production SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	21 May 2021	Driving sustainably: HUK-COBURG expands telematics offering to include incentives for being environmentally conscious Climate / EnvironmentDigital
	19 May 2021	Folksam adopts new climate targets for its investment portfolios by 2025 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	18 May 2021	How PG Mutual is caring for communities: charities, trees and LEDsClimate / EnvironmentBrandingContribution
	18 May 2021	Desjardins focused on net zero emissions for 2040SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	11 May 2021	The Co-operators underscores importance of building community resilience and sustainability at 2021 Annual General MeetingSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster

Other News

	16 November 2022	ICMIF launches new Resiliency BenchmarkSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	10 November 2022	New Innovation Challenge Fund to boost financial resilience of low-income populations in developing countriesClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / FundContributionPandemic / DisasterOther
	3 June 2022	ICMIF CEO and members to speak at the UNDRR’s Global Platform for Disaster Risk ReductionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	16 March 2022	Women CEOs at ICMIF members lead the way in disaster risk reduction Climate / EnvironmentOther
	19 November 2021	Germany announces support to subsidise climate insurance for African Risk Capacity (ARC) Member States at COP26 SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	17 November 2021	MARI Oceans, part of the Asia Affinity Group, featured at COP26 Resilience Hub SDGsClimate / Environment
	4 November 2021	Mutual and cooperative insurers demonstrate targeted climate change impact at the 76th President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly SDGsClimate / Environment
	28 June 2021	G7 backs making climate risk disclosure mandatory Climate / EnvironmentOther
	28 June 2021	UN Chief tells insurance sector decisive action is needed in fight against climate changeSDGsClimate / Environment
	3 June 2021	ICMIF member initiatives will help implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	14 May 2021	Länsförsäkringar reaches over SEK 17 billion in sustainability-oriented bonds in its life and insurance portfoliosSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	1 April 2021	Simplyhealth gains Carbon Neutral + status Climate / EnvironmentPreventionBrandingOther
	30 March 2021	Swiss Re announces ambitious climate targets; accelerates race to net zeroSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	18 February 2021	Vaudoise (Switzerland) ranks ahead of peers in alignment to global climate objectivesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	5 February 2021	Folksam (Sweden) CEO meets with UN Secretary-General to discuss the Net-Zero Asset Owner AllianceSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / FundOther
	21 January 2021	Achmea (Netherlands) bans further investments in the oil and gas sectorSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	20 January 2021	ICMIF members part of collaborative effort to pilot state-of-the-art approaches to assessing climate risksSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundOther
	19 January 2021	Desjardins maintains its commitments to sustainable developmentSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	19 January 2021	(Climate) change for the betterSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	19 January 2021	USD 1 trillion mark reached in global cumulative green issuance in 2020SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	9 December 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) continues its journey to achieve climate-smart visionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	19 November 2020	Unipol (Italy) leads new project to help farmers adapt to climate change and increase resilience of the Italian agricultural sectorSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	16 October 2020	Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) adds gaming companies to the company’s exclusion list for investmentsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	15 October 2020	Achmea Innovation Fund (Netherlands) invests in reforestation company to help achieve climate objectivesSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	7 October 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] How unlocking private investment can shape a climate smart and sustainable future - Lauren Carter, Climate Finance Specialist, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP, Geneva) and Sandrine Boukerche, Co-Lead Invest4Climate, World BankSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionDigitalOther
	25 September 2020	New Zealand first in the world to require climate risk reportingSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	24 September 2020	Desjardins Group (Canada) makes first direct acquisition in green infrastructure in the USSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPrevention
	18 September 2020	AM Best launches student challenge geared toward innovative catastrophe risk solutionsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	17 September 2020	OneFamily (UK) launches Sustainable Climate fund strategy SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	9 September 2020	Folksam is a co-investor in the Swedish government's first green bondSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	7 September 2020	Securian Financial (USA) signs A4S Net Zero Statement of SupportSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	18 August 2020	LB Forsikring (Denmark) launches discounted insurance cover for climate-friendly carsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionNew products
	22 July 2020	MAIF (France) publicly announces its official status as a company with a missionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / FundBrandingContributionOther
	2 July 2020	International Day of Cooperatives 2020: Cooperatives for Climate ActionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentOther
	25 June 2020	[ICMIF Blog Article] From COVID-19 crisis comes opportunity to rethink risk - Mami Mizutori, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction and the head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction & Dr Heide Hackmann, CEO of the International Science CouncilSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster
	25 June 2020	A message from Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF Chief Executive - Update 7SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	19 June 2020	Achmea publishes research into the climate resilience of homes in the NetherlandsSDGsClimate / Environment
	2 June 2020	Folksam (Sweden) moves closer to net zero emissions with new reporting of sustainability dataSDGsClimate / Environment
	28 May 2020	More than 10% of Länsförsäkringar (Sweden) investments now in sustainable bondsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	27 May 2020	Folksam Group (Sweden) invests a further USD 260 million in green bonds to finance climate investment projectsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	25 September 2019	ICMIF will partner in commitments to increase insurance protection in climate-exposed countries Climate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	26 June 2019	Climate change, sustainable finance and green bonds: what are ICMIF and our members doing?SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	26 June 2019	ICMIF and members represented at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk ReductionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	29 January 2019	Länsförsäkringar and The Co-operators join UNEP FI insurer partnership to better understand risk & implement TCFD recommendationsSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund

Reports

	24 January 2023	Aviva Investors calls for Bretton Woods II to mobilise private capital to address the impacts of climate changeSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	20 January 2023	ICMIF member assets aligned to sustainable investment frameworks increase by 32% in 2022 to reach USD 759 billionSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionInvesting / Fund
	1 December 2022	New Swiss Re Institute sigma study – Maintaining resilience: the role of P&C insurers in a new world orderClimate / EnvironmentOther
	25 October 2022	Swiss Re’s 10th edition of its SONAR report scans the horizon for emerging risksSDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	11 May 2022	New UNDRR report finds broken risk perception is reversing global progress in a ‘spiral of self-destruction’Climate / EnvironmentPreventionPandemic / Disaster
	11 April 2022	SDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	24 March 2022	Best’s Special Report: Re-Underwriting and De-Risking in Insurance-Linked Securities MarketSDGsClimate / EnvironmentInvesting / Fund
	19 May 2021	From protection to prevention: cooperative and mutual insurers will help address urgent challenge of disaster risk reduction says UNDRR and ICMIF report SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther
	24 February 2021	The ClimateWise Principles Independent Review for 2020 has seen record improvement in scores across the ClimateWise membershipClimate / Environment
	6 February 2021	Willis Re: Above-average annual insured natural catastrophe losses in 2020 despite multiple ‘near-misses’Climate / EnvironmentPandemic / DisasterOther
	18 December 2020	Swiss Re Institute estimates USD 83 billion global insured catastrophe losses in 2020, the fifth-costliest on recordClimate / EnvironmentPandemic / DisasterOther
	3 July 2019	Cambridge report indicates mutual microinsurance delivers greater resilience in vulnerable communities recovering from natural disasters SDGsClimate / EnvironmentPreventionOther