a.s.r. publishes 2022 Annual Report and Climate Report
ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) publishes its 2022 annual report and climate report today. The integrated annual report covers both a.s.r.’s sustainability performance and its financial performance in 2022. This year, a.s.r. will once again publish a separate climate report with the aim of describing the principles and activities regarding climate for stakeholders. In the climate report, a.s.r. discusses the climate risks for its own activities, customers and society in general.
Jos Baeten, CEO of a.s.r.: ‘Today we present our Annual Report for 2022. It was a special year in many ways. Besides strong results, we show in this report that we have created sustainable value for our customers, our shareholders, our employees and for society. And of course, 2022 was the year in which we announced our intention to merge a.s.r. and Aegon Nederland. We therefore also look back on 2022 with pride and look forward to the period ahead.’
In addition to the Annual Report and Climate Report, a.s.r. today also publishes and the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) for 2022. The documents can be downloaded at www.asrnl.com/investor-relations/annual-reports. The Annual Report is also available digitally at: https://annualreport.asrnl.com/2022
General Meeting of Shareholders
The Annual Report is scheduled for discussion at the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), to be held on 31 May 2023. In addition to the usual items, the agenda also includes the proposal to reappoint Ingrid de Swart as a member of the Executive Board. In accordance with the Articles of Association, her current first term expires at the end of this AGM. The Supervisory Board intends to reappoint Ingrid de Swart for a period of four years.
Also on the agenda will be the proposal to reappoint Gisella van Vollenhoven and Gerard van Olphen as members of the Supervisory Board. According to the retirement schedule, the current first term of both supervisory directors expires at the end of this AGM. The Supervisory Board intends to nominate Gisella van Vollenhoven and Gerard van Olphen for reappointment for a period of four years. Besides being a member of the Supervisory Board, Gisella van Vollenhoven also chairs the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Nomination & ESG Committee. In addition to being a member of the Supervisory Board, Gerard van Olphen is also a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination & ESG Committee. Shareholders can vote on these reappointments at the AGM.
The complete agenda and related documents for the AGM will be published on 11 April 2023.
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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.