a.s.r. in the S&P Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index
a.s.r. has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (DJBIC World) and in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index (DJBIC Europe), the indices that monitor companies worldwide and across Europe on sustainability performance. Since February 2025, the DJBIC is the new name of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, in which a.s.r. has already been included previously.
Based on the results achieved, a.s.r. ranks among the top performers in both the European and global markets across various ESG themes, according to the DJBIC criteria. In the World Index, a.s.r. now holds 9th place (previous edition: 10th place). In the Europe Index, a.s.r. retains its 5th position.
Jos Baeten, CEO of a.s.r.: ‘We are proud that a.s.r. has once again been included in both the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and the Europe Index. This recognition of our long-term sustainability strategy is an encouragement for our colleagues, who work every day to make a positive contribution to the world around us.’
a.s.r. achieved a score of 82 points out of a maximum of 100. Broken down by the three different ESG parameters: Environment 69 points, Social 84 points and Governance 86 points. S&P Dow Jones Indices, the part of S&P Global that publishes the indices, assesses listed companies each year on their environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) performance. The top 10% of the highest-scoring companies in each sector are included in the index. For more information: Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices Annual Review | S&P Global.
-
6 May 2026
Festive start to the Avond4daagse season in Gulpen, Limburg
The national Avond4daagse season has kicked off in Gulpen, in South Limburg. For many families, the Avond4daagse is a cherished tradition: a chance to be outdoors together, have fun and be active. Over the coming weeks, around half a million children, accompanied by their parents or carers, will take part in the Avond4daagse at more than 500 locations across the country. -
5 May 2026
a.s.r. acquires Kring Bavaria’s pension liabilities from Centraal Beheer APF
a.s.r. has entered into an agreement with Centraal Beheer APF for a buy-out of the pension liabilities of Kring Bavaria, a collectivity ring within a general pension fund (APF). They were transferred to Aegon Levensverzekering N.V. as of 1 May 2026.