ABI targets millennials with 'love your pension' campaign

'Avoid working like a dog'

Kim Kaveh
clock • 2 min read

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a campaign targeted at younger workers to "love your pension" and appreciate the value of auto-enrolment.

The campaign launched today (12 September) ­comes as the trade body seeks to tackle the difficulty of engaging younger workers ahead of the April 2019 contribution rate hike to a total of 8%, comprising 5% of employee contributions. The ABI has produced a film for social media which features a cast of dogs complaining about the "daily grind" and talking about future plans. The final message is that to "avoid working like a dog all of your life, you should love your pension". Director of policy for long-term savings and protection Yvonne Braun said automatic enrolment has "achieved ama...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

Pension engagement only way to cut 'retirement anxiety'

Pension engagement only way to cut 'retirement anxiety'

Verona Kenny says industry has ‘moral duty’ to push engagement

Jenna Brown
clock 23 April 2025 • 3 min read
L&G becomes first pension provider to complete dashboards ecosystem connection

L&G becomes first pension provider to complete dashboards ecosystem connection

Provider finalised its connection to the ecosystem today

Holly Roach
clock 17 April 2025 • 1 min read
How public sector pensions impact divorce proceedings

How public sector pensions impact divorce proceedings

'The ripple effects of the McCloud Remedy continue to be felt in divorce proceedings'

Vanessa Gardiner
clock 15 April 2025 • 5 min read