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What has changed as of Jan. 1, 2025?
The mandatory pension plan of the Industrial Pension Fund for the Rhine and Inland Navigation has expired. This means that your employer is now responsible for providing its own pension plan.
How do I build up my pension in the new scheme?
Your employer pays a fixed monthly premium into your personal retirement investment account. You build your own capital with this premium and the return on investments.
Can I control how my premium is invested?
Yes. You have freedom of choice in how your premium is invested, matching your personal situation and risk profile. If you do not make a choice,investments will be made according to thestandard life cycle.
Is a survivor's pension also insured?
Yes, there is separate insurance for partner and orphan pension. Upon death, your partner will receive benefits for as long as he/she lives and your children up to age 25.
Why was a.s.r. Doenpensioen chosen?
ASR offers a user-friendly online environment and a wide range of investment options. Doenpensioen achieves solid returns and focuses on sustainable and diversified investing.
Where can I find more information?
Log in to MijnDoenpensioen for personal insight into your pension accrual or contact Schouten Zekerheid's pension specialists.
What happens to my pension if I change employers?
Your accrued pension capital remains yours. It remains with ASR Doenpensioen until you retire or until you choose to transfer it to your new employer's pension plan.
Can I put in extra money for my own retirement?
Yes, in most cases you can voluntarily make additional contributions yourself to increase your pension capital. Ask Schouten Zekerheid 's pension specialists if this is possible within your plan.
How is the return on my investments determined?
Returns depend on the performance of your chosen investment funds. You can track how your investments are performing through MyDoenpensioen.
Can I change my investment choice?
Yes. By default, you invest according to the lifecycle method (less risk as you approach retirement), but you can choose more or less risk, or create your own investment profile.
How is the survivor's pension paid?
When the employee dies, the partner receives a monthly benefit for as long as he/she lives, and children up to age 25 receive an orphan's pension. The survivor's pension is a percentage of last-earned salary.
What happens to my pension in the event of disability?
In case of (partial) disability, the premium payment is (partially) taken over by a.s.r. from the moment you receive a WIA benefit. This way your pension accrual continues (partially).
How do I choose my investment profile?
You can choose your own investment profile via MyDoenpensioen. This is based, among other things, on your age, risk appetite and personal situation.
What happens on my retirement date?
At your retirement date, you use your accumulated capital to purchase a lifetime monthly pension benefit. You can choose from several providers and variants.
Who can I contact for help or advice?
For questions about your pension, contact the pension specialists at Schouten Zekerheid or directly at ASR Doenpensioen. In addition, you can find a lot of information on MijnDoenpensioen. When an employee dies, the partner receives a monthly benefit for as long as he/she lives, and children up to age 25 receive an orphan's pension.
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