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By partnering with Irish Life, you are offering your people a market leading pension benefit proposition.

As the largest defined contribution (DC) pension provider in Ireland, Irish Life is leading the way for pensions in Ireland, across all the areas that matter, from Member Communications to Investment Management, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) to Administration.

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New: Income Protection Insights Report 2024

As the largest provider of Group Income Protection in the Irish market, with the widest range of services available*, we reflect on our Income Protection claims experience throughout 2024.

At its core, our Income Protection cover provides vital financial protection for employees, who become unable to work due to a long-term illness or injury. From prevention and early intervention supports, to rehabilitation services that help employees return to work, we're committed to protecting your people and empowering your business.

Key findings** include:

To explore our complete findings, download the report below.

*Irish Life claims data 2024. **Income Protection Insights Report, Irish Life 2024.

Beyond Compliance: Creating Value-Driven Auto-enrolment Experiences for Employees

Shane O'Farrell, Director of Workplace Markets in Employer Solutions at Irish Life, recently presented at the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF) conference on 27 May 2025.

Shane's 'Beyond Compliance: Creating Value-Driven Auto-enrolment Experiences for Employees' presentation explored the hottest topic in the industry right now, Auto-enrolment (AE).

As pensions enter a new AE era, Shane expertly discussed how employers can go above and beyond compliance obligations to implement an employee-centric approach. Additionally, supported by key insights from our latest independent research, Shane explained how the AE rollout presents an unprecedented opportunity to enhance employee financial wellbeing.

Find out more about this IAPF event, from agenda to the full speaker line-up.

Pensions Authority reaffirms strength of EMPOWER Master Trust

As the largest Master Trust in the Irish market, our EMPOWER Master Trust was recently selected for assessment as part of the Pensions Authority’s Supervisory Review Process (SRP).

Recently introduced (in 2024), the SRP is an extensive and meticulous multi-phased, multi-format assessment, which examines a myriad of key areas, from governance to operations, and investment to communications, fees and charges as well as any notable recent endeavours like our Fund Rationalisation Project.

The SRP utilises a series of formats, beginning with standard requests for information, followed by a detailed questionnaire and culminating in an in-depth interview with the Trustees.

The Authority was pleased to note the Trustees proactively consulting with expert advisors to drive continuous enhancements to the EMPOWER Master Trust and findings were positive overall, reflecting the strength and depth of our proposition. We will continue working closely with the Trustees, underpinned by the Pensions Authority’s conscientious oversight to consistently evolve our offering and strengthen our governance.

Wellbeing Calendar

As the school holidays begin and we officially embrace Summer, our July wellbeing calendar focuses on the theme of Parenting. This month, we've curated a range of helpful resources and practical tips to support the wellbeing of parents and carers as they navigate the holidays, work and every day routines.

A key highlight is our upcoming MyLife Weekend Challenge beginning 12 July. You can participate from anywhere in the world, to run, jog or walk your way toward enhanced health and wellbeing this July. Explore the calendar below to find out more.