“Insurers shadowy about companies in which they invest” – NU.nl

Researchers evaluated the ten largest Dutch insurance groups on numerous criteria. The way they provide openness about, for example bonus policy has been

Their conclusion:. Half of the life insurers scored on average below par. And also at the parties who could count a sufficient at least, was information in key areas not clear.

People and communities are harmed by the activities of companies in which to invest the insurance groups, are also virtually no get insurer story

Weapons

According to the Fair Insurance guide are the deficiencies serious business:. “Consumers want to check whether an insurer invests in companies that are involved, for example in human rights violations, major environmental damage or the production of controversial weapons, “said a spokesman.

Insurers say listen to the criticism. “This type of studies may help to focus where there is still room for improvement,” announces the Association of Insurers.

The umbrella adds it to ensure that there are limitations to sit at the extent to which insurers can provide detailed information.

Definition

“So providing more data does not automatically lead to more insight and better understanding,” said the union.

“on these issues we are constantly in dialogue with customers, social organizations, regulators and also a lot like the Fair Insurance guide.”

the pointer is an initiative of Amnesty International, the Animal, FNV, Friends of the Earth, Oxfam and PAX. These parties also give the Fair Bank Guide from

By:. ANP