Intended appointment of Ingrid de Swart as successor to Jos Baeten

Joop Wijn, Chair of the SB of a.s.r.: ‘The Supervisory Board is delighted to nominate Ingrid de Swart as Chair of the Executive Board of a.s.r. Ingrid brings a unifying presence, the experience necessary to ensure continuity in a.s.r.’s strategy, and a forward-looking vision to drive the company’s sustainable growth. Although Jos Baeten’s departure will take place at a later date, we would already like to express our profound appreciation for everything he has contributed to a.s.r. over more than 45 years. His dedication and leadership have been invaluable. Under his guidance, a.s.r. successfully navigated the financial crisis, completed a successful IPO, achieved growth both organically and through acquisitions, and became one of the leading insurers in the Netherlands.’

Ingrid de Swart (1969) has over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 1 December 2019, she has been a member of the EB and, as COO/CTO, jointly responsible for the direction and implementation of a.s.r.'s strategy. In addition, Ingrid de Swart has been leading the integration of Aegon Nederland into a.s.r. since October 2022. Prior to joining a.s.r., she served as Chair of the Retail Division on the Statutory Board of Aegon Nederland. From 2014 to 2017, she was a member of the EB of Delta Lloyd. Between 2009 and 2013, she held the roles of CEO of ABN AMRO Verzekeringen and Chair of the Commercial Division at Delta Lloyd.

Jos Baeten, CEO of a.s.r.: ‘I have had the privilege of leading a.s.r. for more than 20 years. To this day, I continue to do so with great energy and pleasure, and I will carry on until the AGM. I am very proud of what we have achieved with a.s.r. We have a strong team, a strategy focused on growth and a robust balance sheet making a.s.r. a company ready for the future. For me personally, the time has come to hand over the leadership. That is why I have informed the Supervisory Board that I am not available for a new term. I am pleased and proud that Ingrid is my intended successor.’

Jos Baeten will remain involved with the company until his retirement on 1 December 2026, where he started working in 1980. The intended appointment of Ingrid de Swart is subject to approval by the regulators. The a.s.r. Works Council has issued a positive recommendation. The appointment will be submitted for discussion at the AGM on May 20, 2026, after which the SB intends to proceed with the appointment for a period of four years. The EB vacancy arising from the intended appointment of Ingrid de Swart will be addressed at a later stage.