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Strong support for auto-enrolment but knowledge gaps remain

Zurich research highlights that 36% of private sector workers still have no pension savings and more than 8 in 10 workers either don’t know or are unsure how auto-enrolment will impact them.

New issue of Retirement Matters - an auto-enrolment special

This latest edition of Retirement Matters offers practical guidance for employers in Ireland on “My Future Fund,” launching January 1st, 2026.

Zurich named Pensions and Life Assurance ‘Company of the Year’

Innovation and solutions for customers are front and centre of Zurich’s pensions and life assurance plans as auto-enrolment draws near, writes Siobhán Maguire for the Business Post.

Webinar: Engaging with employees ahead of Auto-Enrolment

Listen to our recent webinar where we cover all the latest updates on Auto-enrolment in Ireland, and how employers can prepare their business for its launch.

Chambers Ireland award Zurich with Recognition Award

Zurich named Pensions and Life Assurance Company of the Year at Chambers Ireland InBusiness Recognition Awards 2025.

Encouraging employees to join their company pension plan

The impending introduction of Auto Enrolment (AE) presents a valuable opportunity for employers to engage employees on their retirement planning explains Ciara O'Brien, Senior Client Relationship Manager at Zurich.

Auto-enrolment checklist for employers

Auto-enrolment in Ireland will be launched 1st January 2026 but employers need to start planning now so we have created a checklist guide to how to prepare for auto-enrolment.

Should you be thinking of moving to a Master Trust?

Over the last couple of years, employers, trustees, and anyone who is involved in the day-to-day running of a company pension scheme has been faced with one main question – whether a move to a ‘Master Trust’ arrangement is best, writes Niall Hall, Corporate Distribution Manager at Zurich.

Managing employee talent with a key benefit

More and more employers are incorporating protection into their total remuneration packages to attract and retain key talent. 

Auto-enrolment is coming, how ready is your business?

While pension Auto-Enrolment (AE) systems and models are common in most countries, Ireland has lagged in introducing its own. Conor O'Reilly, Distribution and CRM Manager at Zurich looks at AE and explains what it means for employers.

Retirement Matters: 2025 edition

Our 2025 edition of Retirement Matters has been published. Read in full here.

Auto-enrolment webinar: Prepare your business for launch in 2025

Listen to our recent webinar where we cover all the latest updates on Auto-enrolment in Ireland, and how employers can prepare their business for its launch. The Zurich Pensions team cover AE implementation, actions and considerations for employers, while Moira Grassick, COO at Peninsula Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of HR services, covers the HR aspects in detail.
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