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Individual pension commitment employee (IPC)

More and more companies want to offer their employees additional financial security for the future. Alongside the statutory pension, a supplementary pension can play an important role in helping employees maintain their standard of living after retirement.

An Individual Pension Commitment (IPC) for employees allows an employer to build up a supplementary pension for a specific employee, such as a senior executive or key employee. This is done through an individual pension insurance policy funded by the employer.

For businesses, an IPC is an effective way to reward, motivate and retain valuable talent. Van Dessel helps companies design a pension solution that aligns with their HR policy and remuneration strategy.

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What is an individual pension commitment insurance for employees (IPC)?

An Individual Pension Commitment (IPC) for employees is a supplementary pension plan arranged by an employer for an individual employee.

Through this plan, the employee builds up supplementary pension capital in addition to:

  • The statutory pension
  • Any other supplementary pension arrangements

The premiums are paid by the employer and invested through a pension insurance policy or pension fund. The accumulated pension capital is paid out when the employee retires.

This arrangement forms part of the second pension pillar, under which employers contribute to the supplementary pension savings of their employees.

What are the benefits?

Provides supplementary pension capital in addition to the statutory pension.

Provides an individual pension solution for key employees or senior executives.

Provides an additional financial benefit for employees without directly affecting their net salary.

Provides a valuable tool for rewarding and retaining key employees within your organisation.

Who is this insurance for?

An Individual Pension Commitment (IPC) can be arranged for:

  • Senior executives and key employees
  • Employees in strategic roles
  • Managers and executives
  • Employees for whom the employer wishes to provide an additional pension benefit
  • Businesses looking to strengthen their remuneration package with employee benefits

Unlike a group insurance scheme, an Individual Pension Commitment is not intended for all employees, but for a specific employee or a limited group of employees.

What is covered and what is not?

What is covered?

  • The build-up of supplementary pension capital
  • A retirement benefit payable upon retirement
  • An optional death benefit for surviving beneficiaries
  • Investment returns on the accumulated pension reserves
  • Optional additional cover, such as disability insurance

What is not covered? In general, the following applies:

  • The pension capital is only available upon retirement
  • Early withdrawals are generally not permitted
  • Premiums must comply with the applicable pension legislation
  • Tax benefits depend on the prevailing pension tax rules and legislation

How much does this insurance cost?

The premium for an Individual Pension Commitment (IPC) is determined by several factors, including:

  • The employee's salary
  • The desired level of pension accrual
  • The available tax-efficient pension allowance
  • The type of pension plan
  • Any additional optional cover

An Individual Pension Commitment is always tailored to both the employer's and the employee's specific situation. Annual contributions are subject to statutory limits. An IPC can only be introduced if all employees are already covered by a basic pension scheme, may only be granted on an occasional basis, and cannot be established during the final three years of an employee's career.

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What is the difference between a group insurance policy and an individual pension plan?

A group insurance policy applies to a category of employees within a company. An individual pension plan is arranged for one specific employee. 

Who pays the premium for an individual pension plan?

The premium is paid by the employer. For the employee, this constitutes an additional benefit within the remuneration package. 

When is the pension capital paid out?

The accumulated capital is normally paid out when the employee retires.

Can an employer take out an individual pension plan for multiple employees?

Yes, but the plan is always concluded individually for each employee. Each policy is therefore linked to a specific employee. 

Is an individual pension plan fiscally advantageous?

In many cases, yes. The premiums can be tax-deductible for the employer under certain conditions and are part of a tax-advantaged pension accrual.