https://www.ilmarinen.fi/ Latest news from Ilmarinen.fi Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:58:39 Z c9bda878-9684-4cd5-88fd-a016176e343b 88a361ed-9e2e-47fc-b0c7-fe3ec44ca7b1 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2026/tieteeseen-perustuvat-ilmastotavoitteet/ Press release Ilmarinen, an earnings-related pension company, strengthens its climate work and commits to setting science-based near-term climate targets in accordance with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 2026-04-14T09:58:39Z 14541ba6-c99a-4398-8f48-2d490dcf32de https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2026/entrepreneur-its-time-to-review-your-yel-income--heres-what-to-do/ News Pension providers have a legal duty to review entrepreneurs’ confirmed income (YEL income) together with you at regular intervals. We will begin the 2026 reviews in March. Here’s what you should know. 2026-03-19T06:59:32Z f3bdaae9-3621-4f8c-ad46-0c91db19b2d0 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2026/pensioner-living-abroad-answer-the-country-of-residence-enquiry/ News We 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. 2026-03-04T11:50:38Z 0971d8f0-8cb6-4e83-b1ae-4b9de9ff94c8 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2026/ilmarinens-financial-statements-2025/ Press release Ilmarinen’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. 2026-02-13T11:00:29Z 5bcfd24b-f9a8-4a1d-bcf2-b9c7f25c1ee5 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/important-to-know-at-the-turn-of-the-year-pensioner/ News You 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. 2025-12-01T13:26:42Z b5ba869e-54b1-4496-8182-e783608a5991 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/earnings-related-pension-insurance-contributions-for-2026-confirmed/ News The Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the earnings-related pension insurance contributions for 2026. The average contribution for employer’s pension insurance (TyEL) is 24.4 per cent of the payroll in 2026. 2025-11-21T09:06:39Z 87ab896a-c2b6-4e3e-b317-c70597203958 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/the-upper-age-limits-for-tyel-and-yel-insurance-will-change-in-2026/ News The 2017 pension reform set an upper age limit for TyEL and YEL insurance based on the year of birth. The change will have an impact from the beginning of 2026, when those born in 1958 and younger are insured and will continue to accrue pensions in 2026. 2025-11-17T14:54:58Z ed813d9a-18ba-429f-b07b-9672babc3258 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/did-you-get-a-call-from-ilmarinen-regarding-your-customer-information/ News To provide you with the best customer service that is relevant to your situation, we need to know you. We are contacting our customers about customer information. We regularly update customer information required by law. 2025-11-17T06:32:25Z f6fc7620-ae99-43e2-8b16-d21ee0be65e5 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/epsi-rating-ilmarinen-has-the-most-satisfied-customers-in-the-pension-sector/ News Ilmarinen’s customers are the most satisfied in the earnings-related pension industry, shows a recent study by EPSI Rating. 2025-11-11T14:11:04Z d613e485-965d-44cf-ab81-0485f8524aa7 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/2026-earnings-related-pension-index-and-wage-coefficient-confirmed/ News The 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. 2025-10-29T07:25:13Z 7fc1fb89-82b6-493e-bfff-e04ed90f19a9 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarinen-q3-2025/ Press release The return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 4.8 per cent in January–September, or EUR 3.0 billion. Investment assets reached record levels and solvency was strengthened. 2025-10-24T10:00:14Z 185a49b2-497a-4348-9413-e8ddcf46be8d https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarinens-cost-effectiveness-continues-to-guarantee-our-customers-affordable-tyel-contributions/ News In 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. 2025-08-22T08:00:01Z 80fc67b9-acd8-4910-a2f0-68d2e9e2b1a2 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/return-on-ilmarinens-investments-was-2.1-per-cent/ Press release The 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. 2025-08-14T11:00:12Z e7d16b0a-3104-4c5f-b3fd-8f2c6073c04b https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarinen-and-myry-start-cooperation/ News The cooperation strengthens the position of both parties and brings concrete benefits to micro and solo entrepreneurs all over Finland. 2025-08-11T09:14:02Z ffdec7c0-68ec-47ad-8258-56d3e4a14f7a https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarisen-toimitusjohtajaksi-mikko-mursula/ Press release The Board of Directors of Ilmarinen has appointed M.Sc (Econ.) Mikko Mursula as the new CEO of Ilmarinen. Mursula has previously served as Ilmarinen’s Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO. 2025-06-26T09:03:21Z bb16f006-3056-43b2-b9da-bdcaf87cee12 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarisen-toimitusjohtaja-vaihtuu/ Press release Jouko Pölönen, CEO of Ilmarinen, has announced that he will move to a new position outside the company. The search for a new CEO starts immediately. 2025-05-05T04:46:00Z 85ec4418-4295-423c-958c-6c283cb0da18 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/kestavyysraportti-2024/ Press release The carbon intensity of Ilmarinen’s listed investments decreased significantly from 2020. This is reflected in Ilmarinen’s first statutory sustainability report. “We have systematically implemented measures in line with our climate roadmap, and this has produced results,” says Karoliina Lindroos, Head of Responsible Investments at Ilmarinen. 2025-04-30T12:36:14Z efda1520-ff36-41b0-8aac-b51368864da2 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/the-first-quarter-in-ilmarinen-return-on-investments-was-0.2-per-cent/ Press release Ilmarinen’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. 2025-04-25T10:00:22Z de789e69-18b6-47f0-9982-8b3d26301ec1 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/answer-the-country-of-residence-enquiry/ News We 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. 2025-03-04T06:28:50Z 65db50c5-4a8c-425e-ab85-708dafb35486 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2025/ilmarinens-financial-statements-2024/ Press release Ilmarinen’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. 2025-02-13T11:00:22Z cc1e5d3c-5d63-4b70-8c1c-fb15802deffd https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/earnings-related-pension-insurance-contributions-for-2025-confirmed/ News The Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the earnings-related pension insurance contributions for 2025. The average contribution for employer’s pension insurance (TyEL) is 24.85 per cent of the payroll in 2025. 2024-11-12T07:04:48Z 04b56577-9ea3-46d8-8093-d826a73d7821 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/pensioner-the-2025-tax-card-goes-into-effect-already-in-january/ News Next year, tax cards for pensioners and employees will enter into force as early as 1 January 2025. The change will come into effect automatically for our pensioners, and you don't have to worry about it. 2024-10-29T08:24:36Z 16712548-7d5f-4147-9bb7-8da786861d10 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/2025-earnings-related-pension-index-and-wage-coefficient-confirmed/ News The Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the indices for earnings-related pension insurance for 2025. Next year, the earnings-related pension index is 3077, which means an approximately 1.3 per cent increase on pensions at the start of the year. The confirmed wage coefficient is 1.673. Compared to 2024, the wage coefficient will rise some 2.2 per cent. 2024-10-28T12:26:50Z 469751e4-1e4d-4456-86f9-06e19eb099da https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/ilmarinens-return-on-investment-rose-to-7.4-per-cent/ Press release Ilmarinen'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. 2024-10-25T10:00:33Z 9b9b9314-e8cc-4b7b-b5a9-1c7d8fc4f3f7 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/ilmarinens-administrative-cost-will-decrease-in-2025/ News At the start of next year, Ilmarinen’s customers’ administrative cost will decrease by roughly 10 per cent. The administrative cost is part of the TyEL insurance contribution, and in that respect, your TyEL contribution as our customer will decrease. 2024-08-27T12:28:42Z 16d9aabf-6354-48c4-a3f2-3c9d5ca29d48 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/a-diverse-workplace-is-a-choice/ Article A diverse community accepts and appreciates differences. Diversity at work is also tightly connected to inclusivity and equality. At IKEA, diversity is an important part of the work community and daily work. The community is easy to join and lets everyone’s voice be heard. 2024-08-20T07:43:54Z 6219d93a-00f2-4520-8fff-486327bddc0e https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/ilmarinens-result-q2-24/ Press release In 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. 2024-08-15T10:00:33Z 7d0697a9-1b3d-4bc8-90c8-2acbeb7c3d00 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/ilmarinens-interim-report-1-2024/ Press release The return on Ilmarinen’s investments in January–March was 3.2 per cent. The company’s cost-effectiveness improved further as premiums written grew and the operating expenses necessary for providing pension security fell. “We have successfully continued implementing Ilmarinen’s strategy and improved our productivity significantly over the past six years,” says Ilmarinen’s CEO Jouko Pölönen. 2024-04-26T11:00:18Z c18e6da7-2bb7-4e9d-b76f-d491a1a92849 https://www.ilmarinen.fi/en/current-topics/news-and-articles/2024/electronic-yel-invoices-automatically/ News In future, we will be sending electronic YEL invoices automatically if the payer of the invoice is a company that receives online invoices. 2024-04-12T06:28:33Z