a.s.r. signs Diversity Charter
The Executive Board of a.s.r. has signed the Diversity Charter of Diversiteit in Bedrijf. This is a declaration of intent by which a.s.r. commits itself to its own goals of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Part of the Charter is to draw up a plan of action to achieve more diversity and inclusion at a.s.r. The basis for this approach is the new diversity, equality and inclusion policy plan. Various initiatives have already been launched to raise awareness of the issue within a.s.r., such as dialogue sessions and ethics cafés. Attention is also paid to thinking and acting inclusively in the Leadership Education Programme (LE) for managers.
The Diversity Charter
The Diversity Charter of Diversiteit in Bedrijf promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace, supports the approach adopted and provides access to various networks for the exchange of knowledge and experience. In the Netherlands 264 companies have now signed the Charter. Diversiteit in Bedrijf is part of an infrastructure at the Social-Economic Counsil.
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10 Jun 2026
a.s.r. rings the gong to mark 10 years of being listed
To mark the 10th anniversary of its listing, CEO Ingrid de Swart today rang the gong at the opening of trading on Euronext Amsterdam. Exactly ten years ago, a.s.r. returned to the stock exchange. -
9 Jun 2026
Special archaeological investigation into the Battle of Ane
On 13 June, a special archaeological investigation into the Battle of Ane (1227) will begin at the De Groote Scheere estate near Holthone. The Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE), veterans from Recovery on the Battlefield (ROTB) and metal detector amateurs from the Stichting Overstichtse Oorlogen (SOO) are working closely together on this project. It is the first time in the Netherlands that a medieval battlefield is being systematically explored. -
20 May 2026
Ingrid de Swart appointed CEO of a.s.r.
Ingrid de Swart has been appointed CEO of ASR Nederland N.V. She succeeds Jos Baeten, who had previously indicated that he would not be available for a new term. Ingrid has been COO/CTO of a.s.r. since 2019 and has been appointed for a term of four years.