“Insurance for the people by the people” was compiled by the ICMIFTV Studio team using contributions from ICMIF member organizations. The video demonstrates the unique value and attributes of mutual and cooperative insurance and how our sector helps to meet the varied insurance needs of people around the world.
Starting with a look at the historical roots of the cooperative and mutual sector the video moves quickly into where the sector is today. Our sector provides over a billion people with essential...
Towards the end of last year Bill McKinney, Vice President, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, attended ICMIF’s Intelligence Committee Meeting in Manchester.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization with nearly 2.5 million members. Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services organization with the strength of more than $75 billion in assets under management.
Being membership-owned, Thrivent Financial does what’s best for their members, supporting the values of faith, family,...
A unique, six-day course for high-performance managers of mutual and cooperative insurers. The ICMIF Advanced Management Course has been consistently commended for delivering lessons that provide immediate and enduring value. It delivers current thought leadership and addresses the issues that impact on participants’ long-term performance:
- Challenges and opportunities for mutual/cooperative insurers
- Strategic positioning
- Managing uncertainty and change
- Effective organisational decision-making
- Leadership and influence ...
Jonathan Evans, MP, is a keen supporter of the mutual insurance sector. Jonathan was the keynote speaker at the ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar which took place in May 2012. Talking to ICMIFTV after the event Jonathan said that there would be real benefits for mutual and cooperative insurers coming out of Solvency II implementation. There will be better risk management and governance in the mutual sector. Jonathan highlights how the new UK coalition government has recognised the...
David is a Managing Director within the Willis Re Analytics team. He has particular responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management, including advice on regulatory issues (eg Solvency II), rating agency matters and broader financial and capital modelling. He heads the Financial Management Initiative for the Willis Research Network. During the recent ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar David chaired the session on “Optimising Internal Risk Management Practices beyond Solvency II Compliance Requirements”. The session explored how the investment required to set up an overall risk management...
Stefan Holzberger is Managing Director of A.M. Best Europe and is responsible for A.M. Best’s ratings in the EMEA region. During the recent ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar Stefan chaired the session on “Being Ahead of the Curve in Asset Management” and here he discusses the key points from the session in which Invesco Chief Economist, John Greenwood, updated delegates on his latest economic outlook and the potential impact on capital markets from Solvency II. Here Stefan also discusses what the new Solvency II regulations will mean for the credit ratings of mutual and cooperatives.
Roy is head of the UK and Ireland Reinsurance team at Willis Re and is responsible for the direction, growth and management of this business. Roy spoke at the recent ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar, May 2012, as part of a session on “Managing Insurance Risk for Profit” in which speakers and panellists considered case studies where Solvency II has helped mutuals optimise their reinsurance arrangements, making them more competitive in their markets. Here Roy gives his key takeaways for delegates on this session.
David Todd, ACA, Head of Global (ex US) Investment Grade Credit Portfolio Management, London was one of the speakers at the recent ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar held in May 2012. David is responsible for the credit portfolio management team in London and spoke to delegates as part of a session focusing on “Being Ahead of the Curve in Asset Management”. During the session David spoke about issues and risks from an investment standpoint for the insurance sector as a result of the new Solvency II regime and how the capital markets may respond. David gives his thoughts here on the main...
Alain Flandrin, Head of P&C, PartnerRe Global, leads PartnerRe’s regional Property & Casualty teams in providing solutions for property, liability, motor and personal accident portfolios. Alain spoke at the recent ICMIF Solvency II Solutions Seminar, May 2012, in a session on “Managing Insurance Risk for Profit” in which speakers and panellists considered case studies where Solvency II has helped mutuals optimise their reinsurance arrangements, making them more competitive in their markets. Here Alain speaks about how mutuals and cooperatives should consider reinsurance strategies...
Risk management interview, featuring Dominique Bourrat, CEO, Risk Dynamics at ICMIF MORO Conference 2012, Paris.