a.s.r. strengthens its number 1 position Fair Insurance Guide
In the annual update of the Eerlijke Verzekeringswijzer (Fair Insurance Guide), a.s.r. once again takes up the first position. By pursuing a stricter investment policy in the area of labour rights, gender equality and transparency, a.s.r. now scores 17 points higher than last year.
Since publication of the Fair Insurance Guide began in 2013, a.s.r. has taken up the first position since 2014. a.s.r.’s investment policy scores a 10 on the themes of labour rights, healthcare, human rights and weapons. The sustainable investment policy of a.s.r. is continuously sharpened, in line with social developments. The biggest jump last year was made in the area of gender equality. The theme of climate change also scores better.
Jack Julicher, Director of Investments at a.s.r.: ‘This score of the Fair Insurance Guide again confirms that we’re on the right track with our investment policy. Our sustainability profile is getting better every year, and customers, too, increasingly appreciate this. It encourages us to continue on the course embarked on.’
Comparison
The Fair Insurance Guide considers two aspects: what have insurers laid down in their policy about investing, and how do they implement this in practice? On www.eerlijkeverzekeringswijzer.nl consumers can compare insurers regarding the scores for their sustainability policy and the investment practice. They are also given the option to write to their insurer. The Fair Insurance Guide is an initiative of Amnesty International, World Animal Protection, the Dutch Trade Union Confederation FNV, Friends of the Earth Netherland, Oxfam Novib and PAX.
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25 Apr 2024a.s.r. joins Forum for Insurance Transition to Net-Zero (FIT)a.s.r. has joined the Forum for Insurance Transition to Net-Zero (FIT), a new initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). A total of 19 insurers and reinsurers worldwide have joined this initiative. FIT builds upon the efforts of the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA). It provides a broader platform for collaboration and innovation and a.s.r. is one of the three Dutch insurers actively participating. a.s.r. hereby reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable and climate-neutral insurance sector.
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18 Apr 2024500 a.s.r. employees roll up their sleeves on first “Doenkracht Donderdag”Across the Netherlands, 500 a.s.r. employees will participate in activities on Thursday, April 18, during Doenkracht Donderdag (“Doenkracht Thursday”). On this day, employees will step away from their usual tasks and wholeheartedly engage in volunteer work across 6 of a.s.r.’s 7 business cities. a.s.r.’s social organisation, Doenkracht, collaborates with various organisations in and around these cities that can benefit from external help. This initiative marks the first time a.s.r. is organising such an event, drawing inspiration from Aegon Nederland, which previously introduced Vrijwilligerswerk Vrijdag (“Volunteering on Friday”). The commitment to community activities aligns with a.s.r.’s mission to empower individuals in the Netherlands to make informed financial decisions, fostering greater financial awareness, savvy, and resilience.
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16 Apr 2024a.s.r. to hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 29 May 2024Today, ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) is publishing the convocation and the accompanying documents for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) that is scheduled for Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The AGM will be held on that day at the office of a.s.r. in Utrecht.