Group Pension Scheme

A pension is a tax efficient savings scheme where individuals can build up funds for their retirement.

How do you know if your company pension is delivering the best possible value to your employees?

It is now compulsory that all companies in the UK have a qualifying group pension scheme for its employees. Most employees are automatically enrolled, and the company and its employees have to contribute. The majority of schemes in the UK are Group Personal Pensions. These are individual pensions under a group banner. There are multiple options available when it comes to workplace pensions. If you are not certain if your current offering is the best, most tax efficient option the team at Bigmore Benefits can undertake a free review of your current pension scheme.

Group Pension
Depending on the scheme you have in place, there are two ways that employees can contribute:
Relief at source method
Salary Sacrifice

For a more in-depth look at the pros and cons of each type, as well as financial examples, read our article on Salary Sacrifice pension here. 

The Importance of Getting it Right

Choosing a Group Pension Scheme is perhaps one of the most important decisions a company can make for its employees. It is likely to be the benefit that most employees will want to know about during the interview or onboarding process. With the help of Bigmore Benefits, you will be able to confidently say that your pension is the best one available to your people.

When we make our pension recommendations we consider things like:

  • What are the range of funds available for employees?
  • Is the pension portable for employees (i.e. would they be able to transfer their pensions should they wish?)
  • When was the last time your pension funds performance was reviewed? Though performance is subjective because of the range of funds available, it is good practise to review the performance of the default fund.
  • What are the retirement provisions available for employee approaching retirement?
  • Do you want senior employees to have access to a larger range of funds?
  • What is the financial strength of the provider? These will typically be rate by either standards and poors or moodys.
  • What are the charges for the scheme both to the employee and the company?
  • Is the online functionality of the provider platform clear and user friendly?

Because Bigmore Benefits operates as a partner to our clients, we will also help ensure your team know the value and benefits of the pension you have chosen, as well as how to access it once they are ready to retire. You could have the best pension offering in your industry. Yet if your people don’t know enough about it or understand how it work, the true value of it can be lost. 

Our Process

Consult

We will have an initial meeting to discuss your requirements

Quote the Market

We find the most suitable product(s) within your budget

Report and Recommendations

When we report our findings, including a full recommendation outlining our rationale.

Full Implementation

We implement the scheme and provide comprehensive communications to your employees so they fully value the benefit.

Ongoing Support

We provide ongoing support to you and your employees.

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