Excerpt Guidelines for Donations and Memberships - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet

InsuranceNewsNet — Your Industry. One Source.™

Sign in
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Home Now reading Newswires
Topics
    • Advisor News
    • Annuity Index
    • Annuity News
    • Companies
    • Earnings
    • Fiduciary
    • From the Field: Expert Insights
    • Health/Employee Benefits
    • Insurance & Financial Fraud
    • INN Magazine
    • Insiders Only
    • Life Insurance News
    • Newswires
    • Property and Casualty
    • Regulation News
    • Sponsored Articles
    • Washington Wire
    • Videos
    • ———
    • About
    • Meet our Editorial Staff
    • Advertise
    • Contact
    • Newsletters
  • Exclusives
  • NewsWires
  • Magazine
  • Newsletters
Sign in or register to be an INNsider.
  • AdvisorNews
  • Annuity News
  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Fiduciary
  • Health/Employee Benefits
  • Insurance & Financial Fraud
  • INN Exclusives
  • INN Magazine
  • Insurtech
  • Life Insurance News
  • Newswires
  • Property and Casualty
  • Regulation News
  • Sponsored Articles
  • Video
  • Washington Wire
  • Life Insurance
  • Annuities
  • Advisor
  • Health/Benefits
  • Property & Casualty
  • Insurtech
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Editorial Staff

Get Social

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
Newswires
Newswires RSS Get our newsletter
Order Prints
March 19, 2024 Newswires
Share
Share
Post
Email

Excerpt Guidelines for Donations and Memberships

DACH Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT

Excerpt/public version of:

Guidelines for Donations and Memberships

Policy of Munich Re (Group) Version:

April 2023

Objectives

The present guidelines apply to contributions made in the form of donations and memberships.

Scope of application

The guidelines apply directly to Munich Reinsurance Company and to its branches and liaison offices worldwide (hereinafter referred to as Munich Re). The Board of Management of Munich Reinsurance Company expects all fully consolidated group companies at Munich Re (Group) to comply with these guidelines.

Definitions

Donations are gratuities for which the donor receives no product or service in return. Donations can be made in the form of money, services, know-how or a donation in kind. Donations are usually tax- deductible. In return, the donor receives a donation receipt.

Memberships refer to a long-term agreed cooperation with an association, initiative, alliance and similar.

Donations and social memberships are considered part of Munich Re's "societal contributions". Other forms of societal contribution include social sponsoring and social cooperations.

Main Principles

Munich Re is a member of the UN Global Compact initiative and is thus committed to protecting human rights, preventing forced and child labour, promoting environmental protection and combating corruption. Munich Re therefore expects partner organisations and donation beneficiaries to also observe the principles of the UN Global Compact. All donations and memberships have to be in line with the principles of the UN Global Compact.

Furthermore, all donations and memberships are to fulfil legal compliance regulations and be in line with Munich Re's Code of Conduct and values.

Strategy

Guiding principles for all societal contributions (donations, social memberships, social sponsoring and social cooperation agreements)

The Munich Re Group is committed to supporting public welfare and cohesion in our society, and its sustainability strategy lays the foundation for this commitment. The making of societal contributions is a central aspect of Munich Re's sustainability strategy: acting responsibly while at the same time creating value for the company and for society. Societal contributions can take the form of donations, social sponsoring, social cooperation agreements and social memberships.

Page 2/2

Munich Re

Guidelines for donations and memberships

Munich Re focuses on three key challenges relevant to the company, the Munich Re Group and society:

  • mitigating the effects of climate change,
  • improving access to healthcare, and
  • enhancing risk awareness.

Contributions to social and cultural projects at the respective company location, as well as relief projects following (natural) disasters are also possible provided these Guidelines are adhered to

Requirements

The following principles apply.

  1. Donation and memberships are made in accordance with the strategy.
  2. All conflicts of interest, either personal or business, must be avoided.
  3. Contributions to business partners and their organisations (e.g. foundations) and to public authorities and administrative bodies are only permissible in exceptional cases. Written approval from the responsible member of the Board of Management of Munich Reinsurance Company (in Munich) or respectively ERGO Group must be obtained before making the contribution. Moreover, Group Compliance is to be consulted.
  4. Contributions to religious organisations should be avoided. In exceptional cases, donations to religious organisations are permitted if they support purely charitable, secular purposes. In these cases the approval from both the Board member of Munich Re Group responsible for the division and the Group Sustainability department is needed.
  5. Contributions to political parties and organisations closely tied to them are permitted only by Munich Re (Munich) and ERGO Group AG. They require the respective consent of either the Board of Management of Munich Reinsurance Company or the Board of Management of ERGO Group AG.
  6. Donations for the exclusive funding of individuals or to private accounts are not permitted.
  7. The beneficiary of the donation is to be recognised as a non-profit organisation under the respective national tax law.
  8. Donations are to support a specific, intended purpose, rather than providing an organization or institution with general financial support.
  9. Contribution beneficiaries are to have impeccable reputations. This implies, for example, that there are no indications of non-compliance with legal requirements by the beneficiary and no contradictions with the principles of the Munich Re Code of Conduct or the UN Global Compact. Furthermore, there are no indications of a lack of integrity on the part of those involved or of the promotion of terrorist associations or other extremist organisations.
  10. Contributions may not be made to organisations that discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability when it comes to employment, volunteer participation, or the provision of services.

Obligations

  • It must be ensured that all obligations found in the guidelines are met, including approval from the respective superior in accordance with the approval levels defined.
  • Where a contract has been entered into, the approval of the respective local legal and tax function is to be obtained beforehand.

© 2023

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Königinstrasse 107, 80802 München, Germany

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft (Munich Reinsurance Company) is a reinsurance company organised under the laws of Germany. In some countries, including in the United States, Munich Reinsurance Company holds the status of an unauthorised reinsurer. Policies are underwritten by Munich Reinsurance Company or its affiliated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries. Certain coverages are not available in all jurisdictions.

Any description in this document is for general information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any product.

Attachments

  • Original Link
  • Original Document
  • Permalink

Disclaimer

Munich Re Group - Münchener Rück AG published this content on 19 March 2024 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 19 March 2024 15:20:46 UTC.

Older

Higginbotham Teams Up with Oklahoma City's Glenn Harris & Associates

Newer

Investors are optimistic despite looming election anxiety

Advisor News

  • Dutch gambling tax hike falls short as prediction markets eye World Cup
  • Caregiving: A challenge that costs employers billions
  • Could your practice benefit from an advisory board?
  • SEC nears settlement with accused scammer Tai Lopez
  • The 3 things that shrink your Social Security income
More Advisor News

Annuity News

  • Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) Highlighted for Surprising Price Action
  • Trademark Application for “EMPOWER YOUR MONEY” Filed by Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America: Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America
  • Built-in guaranteed annuities: What advisors should know
  • Malibu Life Holdings Completes Acquisition of TruSpire, Establishing Malibu USA and Accelerating Entry into the U.S. Retail Annuity Market
  • Why job boards are failing insurance agencies
More Annuity News

Health/Employee Benefits News

  • Premiums rise, but overall costs could fall for NC State Health Plan members under a new system
  • Feds, Ohio Republicans focus on individual cases of Medicaid fraud, but what about corporations?
  • They Harvest the Nation's Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
  • Colorado hospitals poised to receive $455 million Medicaid funding boost
  • State Health Plan brings back Blue Cross NC, approves Novant and UNC Health deals
More Health/Employee Benefits News

Life Insurance News

  • Could your practice benefit from an advisory board?
  • AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Missouri Farm Bureau Group’s Members and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Missouri
  • Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) Highlighted for Surprising Price Action
  • AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited
  • Reliance Matrix Expands Employee Navigator Integration with New Evidence of Insurability (EOI) API Enhancement
More Life Insurance News

NEWS INSIDE

  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Economic News
  • INN Magazine
  • Insurtech News
  • Newswires Feed
  • Regulation News
  • Washington Wire
  • Videos

FEATURED OFFERS

Press Releases

  • Prosperity Life GroupSM Launches Prosperity PathWaySM Series, Bringing Greater Choice and Flexibility to Retirement Income Planning
  • Senior Market Sales® Fortifies Annuity Reach With Acquisition of Retirement Planning Firm Stratton & Company
  • RFP #T01625
  • Rockwood Programs Appoints Kerry Ladouceur as Vice President, Financial Lines
  • JP Insurance Group Launches Commercial Property & Casualty Division; Appoints Joe Webster as Managing Director
More Press Releases > Add Your Press Release >

How to Write For InsuranceNewsNet

Find out how you can submit content for publishing on our website.
View Guidelines

Topics

  • Advisor News
  • Annuity Index
  • Annuity News
  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Fiduciary
  • From the Field: Expert Insights
  • Health/Employee Benefits
  • Insurance & Financial Fraud
  • INN Magazine
  • Insiders Only
  • Life Insurance News
  • Newswires
  • Property and Casualty
  • Regulation News
  • Sponsored Articles
  • Washington Wire
  • Videos
  • ———
  • About
  • Meet our Editorial Staff
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Newsletters

Top Sections

  • AdvisorNews
  • Annuity News
  • Health/Employee Benefits News
  • InsuranceNewsNet Magazine
  • Life Insurance News
  • Property and Casualty News
  • Washington Wire

Our Company

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Meet our Editorial Staff
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Write for INN

Sign up for our FREE e-Newsletter!

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and money- making insights straight into your inbox.

select Newsletter Options
Facebook Linkedin Twitter
© 2026 InsuranceNewsNet.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • InsuranceNewsNet Magazine

Sign in with your Insider Pro Account

Not registered? Become an Insider Pro.
Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet