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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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22.8.2025
Ilmarinen’s cost-effectiveness continues to guarantee our customers affordable TyEL contributionsIn 2026, the administrative costs of Ilmarinen’s customers will be no more than 0.18 per cent of the payroll. We have made our operations more efficient every year, which means that Ilmarinen’s customers can continue enjoying affordable TyEL contributions when it comes to the administrative cost. The administrative cost is part of the TyEL insurance contribution.Ilmarinen’s cost-effectiveness continues to guarantee our customers affordable TyEL contributions
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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.Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent – solvency was strong and cost-effectiveness at a good level
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25.4.2025
The first quarter in Ilmarinen: Return on investments was 0.2 per cent, solvency was strong, and cost-effectiveness improvedIlmarinen’s return on investments was 0.2 per cent, investment assets EUR 63.1 billion and solvency capital EUR 13.7 billion. Strong solvency enables the long-term investment of pension assets in an unstable market situation undermined by the trade war.The first quarter in Ilmarinen: Return on investments was 0.2 per cent, solvency was strong, and cost-effectiveness improved
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13.2.2025
Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2024: The return on investments was 8.6 per cent, or EUR 5 billion – solvency strengthened and efficiency improvedIlmarinen’s return on investments was 8.6 per cent, and cost-effectiveness was further improved. Premiums written grew by 2 per cent and operating expenses financed using loading income fell by 2 per cent.Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2024: The return on investments was 8.6 per cent, or EUR 5 billion – solvency strengthened and efficiency improved
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25.10.2024
Ilmarinen's return on investment rose to 7.4 per cent, solvency strengthened and cost efficiency improvedIlmarinen's return on investment in the period January–September was 7.4 per cent, or EUR 4.4 billion. Investment assets rose to EUR 62.9 billion and solvency capital to EUR 14 billion. Cost effectiveness continued to improve and is reflected in lower premiums for customers.Ilmarinen's return on investment rose to 7.4 per cent, solvency strengthened and cost efficiency improved
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15.8.2024
Ilmarinen's return on investment 4.9 per cent, and market uncertainty increasedIn January–June, Ilmarinen's return on investment was 4.9% and its solvency strengthened. Cost-effectiveness continued to improve as premiums written grew 2 per cent and pension cover operating expenses fell 6 per cent.Ilmarinen's return on investment 4.9 per cent, and market uncertainty increased