A-kassa for Qualified Communicators
For qualified communicators working in culture, communication, and the creative industries, Akademikernas a‑kassa offers tailored unemployment insurance at 140 SEK per month. Paired with a DIK membership, it provides one of the strongest safety nets for communication and creative professionals. With competence‑based eligibility, you never need to switch a‑kassa again.
A‑kassa – your most important financial safety net
A‑kassa gives you crucial income protection if you become unemployed. Whether it’s rent, groceries or your mobile bill, your everyday costs don’t stop just because your job does. With us, you get fast service, help with your application, and dependable payments when you need them most.
In Sweden, a‑kassa is voluntary. You must actively apply for membership, as it is not automatically included like health insurance or parental benefits. Joining an a‑kassa is therefore one of the smartest steps you can take to secure your income.
Strengthen your financial security with a membership in DIK
As a member in Akademikernas a-kassa, you can add extra income insurance through DIK and secure up to 80% of your full income in case of unemployment. DIK also offers valuable benefits such as professional CV and portfolio support, reliable salary statistics for communicators, and personalized career guidance tailored to the communication and creative fields. We work in close collaboration with Akademikernas a‑kassa to ensure strong protection for your profession.
About Akademikernas a-kassa To DIK
Why qualified communicators should join Akademikernas a‑kassa
A fast‑moving industry needs financial stability Communication roles across the public sector, agencies, and the private industry often involve transitions and project‑based work. Akademikernas a‑kassa provides reliable support between jobs.
Security when changing roles or employers Whether you move into content strategy, press work, or advisory roles, the a‑kassa lets you search for your next position without financial stress.
The foundation of DIK’s income insurance To receive up to 80% of your salary through DIK’s income insurance, membership in Akademikernas a‑kassa is required. It forms the core of your financial protection.
FAQ
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Akademikernas a‑kassa has a fee of 140 SEK per month. It is the lowest fee in Sweden.
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Processing times vary between different a‑kassor and throughout the year. You can find all current processing times at iaf.se.
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No, all a‑kassor pay out the same compensation and follow the same rules. The differences are the membership fee and who is eligible to join.
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Apply for membership in the a‑kassa you want to join. In the membership application, you can state that you want help with the transfer. This way you avoid problems and the risk of a gap in your membership.
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The maximum amount you can receive is 27,200 SEK per month.
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All a‑kassor have the same rules and conditions. The largest a‑kassa with the lowest fee and the longest opening hours is Akademikernas a‑kassa. Self‑employed people with a university degree can also become members there.
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Yes, if you want to receive compensation when you are unemployed, you need to be a member of the a‑kassa.
Insured in Sweden
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Money if you become unemployed
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You can get income insurance
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You can always feel secure
Are you a qualified communications professional?
Do you work as a UX designer, librarian, cultural administrator, editor, translator, web designer, rhetoric consultant, sign‑language interpreter, computational linguist, producer, film consultant, cultural strategist, conservator, museum educator, researcher, antiquarian, curator, marketing communicator, graphic designer, crisis communicator, sustainability communicator, content manager, social media manager, internal communicator, PR specialist, press officer, or hold another advanced role within communication? Then we are the unemployment fund for you!