a.s.r. sole shareholder of HumanTotalCare
The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) have granted approval for the acquisition of the remaining shares in Human Touch Holding B.V. As a result, a.s.r. now holds 100% of the shares in HumanTotalCare, thereby strengthening its position in the field of occupational health services and reintegration. This step aligns with a.s.r.’s strategy to pursue targeted acquisitions alongside organic growth. Financial details of the transaction will not be disclosed.
HumanTotalCare, operating under the brands ArboNed, HumanCapitalCare, Mensely, Focus Nederland, and IT&Care, is a leading authority in the Netherlands in the areas of absenteeism and sustainable employability. These brands offer nationwide services focused on vitality, health and employability, including prevention management, absenteeism support and reintegration consultancy on healthy and safe working environments and career guidance. HumanTotalCare employs approximately 2,000 people and serves nearly 65,000 employers, representing around 1.4 million employees.
Since 2019, a.s.r. has held a 45% stake in HumanTouch Holding. Following the necessary approvals and completion of the share transfer, a.s.r. will become the sole shareholder as of 1 October 2025. Within a.s.r., HumanTotalCare will continue to operate as an independent entity. The continuity of services for all HumanTotalCare clients, including a.s.r. itself, is therefore assured. This transaction also has no impact on employees; the company will remain an independent employer.
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13 Nov 2025
Diederik Schouten appointed deputy director of Pensions at a.s.r.
As of 1 December 2025, a.s.r. has appointed Diederik Schouten as deputy director and head of operations Pensions. In this new role, he will be responsible for the entire operational domain within the a.s.r. pensions business unit . Diederik Schouten will report to director of Pensions Folkert Pama, and will be part of the management team. -
11 Nov 2025
Importance of funeral insurance recognised by young adults, but remains off-topic
Young people do value funeral insurance, similar to older generations, but they rarely talk about it. This is evident from a representative study by a.s.r. among 1,250 Dutch people aged 18 to 80. 6 in 10 Dutch people consider funeral insurance a relevant product, with the prevention of unexpected costs for surviving relatives cited as the main reason. Savings are most frequently mentioned as an alternative by those who choose not to take out funeral insurance. -
4 Nov 2025
a.s.r. successful in supporting people distanced from the labour market
a.s.r. has once again achieved Step 1 on the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO), a national certification that promotes socially responsible entrepreneurship. This means that for both 2025 and 2026, a.s.r. remains the only insurer in the Netherlands to hold this highest distinction. On average, a.s.r. employs more people with a distance to the labour market than organisations of similar size.