In so doing, NHG shifts its investment strategy from an advisory relationship to a management relationship with institutional asset managers. a.s.r. and Robeco will continue to pursue NHG's investment policy, which will continue to be focused on maintaining solvency and excellent risk management. NHG's portfolio is diversified between euro bonds of countries, supranational institutions and creditworthy companies. Sustainability through monitoring ESG criteria will be added as a new requirement.

Jack Julicher, CIO at a.s.r.: 'We are proud and pleased that NHG has placed its trust in us. Our long-term horizon is directly related to sustainable investing. We take our social responsibility by investing on the basis of strict ethical and sustainability criteria in our investment policy. Through our experience with integrated balance sheet management, we are perfectly suited to serve NHG.'

Arjen Gielen, General Manager NHG: 'By outsourcing our asset management to these two institutional specialists, our portfolio will receive the best possible attention. This allows us to properly respond to future interest rate scenarios and developments in the housing market, ensuring that our fund remains solvent, with affordable premiums for our customers and a buffer in more difficult times.'

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