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Finnish pension system in a nutshell
Finland has one of the best pension systems in the world - and that’s a fact. But if you’re starting a business in Finland, you might be wondering why it’s mandatory for entrepreneurs to take out pension insurance. Or for employers to get pension insurance for their employees? We are here to help you!
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4.3.2026
Pensioner living abroad, answer the country of residence enquiryWe annually check the information of our pension recipients living abroad, such as their address, because the changed information may have an impact on the payment of the pension.Read news article Pensioner living abroad, answer the country of residence enquiry
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13.2.2026
Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2025: Return on investments was 8.1 per cent or EUR 5.1 billionIlmarinen’s investment assets increased to EUR 67.5 billion. Solvency continued to strengthen and cost-effectiveness is at a good level. Ilmarinen’s investments have generated a total of EUR 30.2 billion over a period of 10 years. Twenty per cent of the investments are in Finland.Read news article Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2025: Return on investments was 8.1 per cent or EUR 5.1 billion
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1.12.2025
Important to know at the turn of the year pensionerYou can see the amount of your pension for the coming year, the payment dates and information on the amount of tax withholding from the MyPension service on our website at the beginning of December. We will approach our pensioners towards the end of the year via SMS and e-mail, reminding them to view the information online.Read news article Important to know at the turn of the year pensioner
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11.11.2025
EPSI Rating: Ilmarinen has the most satisfied customers in the pension sectorIlmarinen’s customers are the most satisfied in the earnings-related pension industry, shows a recent study by EPSI Rating.Read news article EPSI Rating: Ilmarinen has the most satisfied customers in the pension sector
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29.10.2025
Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2026 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmedThe Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the indices for earnings-related pension insurance for 2026. Next year, the earnings-related pension index is 3104, which means an approximately 0.9 per cent increase on pensions at the start of the year. The confirmed wage coefficient is 1.712. Compared to 2025, the wage coefficient will rise some 2.3 per cent.Read news article Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2026 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmed
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Press release
14.8.2025
Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent – solvency was strong and cost-effectiveness at a good levelThe return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent in January–June, or EUR 1.3 billion. Investment assets increased to EUR 64.0 billion and solvency capital to EUR 14.0 billion. This cost-effectiveness translates into lower premiums for clients.Read news article Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent – solvency was strong and cost-effectiveness at a good level