Most Frequently Asked Questions
On this page, we answer some of the most common questions about retirement for employers so you can better understand how to prepare your employees for this important milestone in their lives.

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We like to do business simply and transparently. Below are the most frequently asked questions.
What is the pension comparator?
The pension comparator is a digital tool developed by Schouten Zekerheid. It gives employees quick and easy access to their pension benefits from different insurers. No waiting times or complex calculations, but an immediate clear overview of possible benefits that match their wishes.
How does the pension comparator work?
In a few steps, employees get a handle on their retirement:
- Enter personal preferences and details.
- Receive a summary of appropriate retirement benefits.
- Compare options from different insurers.
- Request no-obligation advice through the Retirement Desk.
- Satisfied with the offer? Then we'll take care of the rest.
Which insurers are affiliated with the pension comparator?
The pension comparator shows benefit proposals from several reputable insurers, including Aegon, Allianz, a.s.r., Centraal Beheer, Nationale-Nederlanden, Scildon and Zwitserleven.
Who is the pension comparator for?
The pension comparator is designed for employers who want to support their employees in choosing an appropriate retirement benefit. You purchase the tool, your employees use it.
What is Certain in Retirement?
Certain in Pension is an initiative of Schouten Zekerheid. Its goal: to make pensions understandable, transparent and accessible for employees and employers alike. The platform offers practical tools and guidance during the transition from pension capital to benefits - so that employees do not automatically accept the first offer, but make an informed choice.
How does Certainly in Retirement help employers?
The platform supports you as an employer in pension communication towards employees. Think about:
- The pension comparator for clear choices
- The Pension Desk for personal guidance
- Knowledge articles and updates for HR and employees
This way you offer your people security without extra work for your HR department.
What exactly is the Sure in Retirement platform?
The platform is a combination of tools, information and support. Employees can compare benefits themselves, HR has access to relevant knowledge and updates, and anyone can contact the Pension Desk with questions.
Who is the platform available to?
The Sure in Retirement platform is available to organizations affiliated with Sure in Retirement. Employees of member organizations have free access. Each organization gets its own page within the platform.
What can employees do on the platform?
- Instantly calculate and compare their retirement benefits
- Getting answers to questions through the Pension Desk
- Read knowledge articles on retirement and financial choices
What does participation in the platform cost?
Membership costs €1,250 per year per organization. That includes access to the pension comparator, the Pension Desk and all content. For employees, use of the platform and tools is completely free and without obligation.
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