30/09/2003 (Agence Europe) - The International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF part of the Association of European Co-operative and Mutual Insurers AECI) will hold its biennial conference in Paris on 15-18 October on the theme of, "Vivre notre difference", celebrating diversity. Discussions will focus on the following themes: investments and re-assurance, finance and growth, intellectual management capital, new technology and insuring new risks, social responsibility. Around 300 people will take part in the conference from 45 countries and will be reflecting on the future of the co-operative and mutual insurance societies' future. Info: Catherine Hock. Tel: 02 231 08 28. Site: http: //http://www.acme-eu.org. E-mail acme@skynet.be