The endeavor to create the Union started on 12 December 2017 when the management representatives of OPFs participated in the first workshop . The Greek Union of Occupational Pension Funds was founded on 26 June 2018 with the initiative of Occupational Pension Funds of discretionary character and founding members the following OPFs:
History
History and founding members
- THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
- ELTA
- DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE MEN -FIRE FIGHTERS – PORT POLICEMEN
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMPANIES
- INTERAMERIKAN GROUP (Employees)
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THESSALONIKI
- ACCENTURE
Purpose
The purpose of the Union is:
- The promotion and the evolution of the institution of Occupational Insurance as the second pillar insurance in the insurance system of the country, as well as the elevation of its importance through the prism of the benefits provided to the members of Occupational Pension Funds based on the applicable legal framework.
- The development, improvement and modernization of the regulatory, investment and administrative framework of the institution of Occupational Insurance.
- Ensuring and safeguarding the position of our OPFs – Members at national and European level.
- The protection, enhancement, promotion and guarantee of insurance and economic rights of insured-members of Occupational Pension Funds and their members.
- The protection, improvement and promotion of organizational, administrative, legal, financial and institutional structures of the Funds – Members, as well as their representation in European institutions and fora.
- The creation, maintenance and development of bonds of unity, cooperation and solidarity among its members.
- The contribution to the shaping of a common and integrated strategy for addressing common problems and finding mutually acceptable solutions to issues concerning its members.