Defined benefit consulting

Defined benefit pension schemes are experiencing unprecedented change. Insured solutions are in reach for many, new endgame solutions are emerging, and there's increasing interest in running on schemes to benefit both members and sponsors.

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Why Hymans?

We help our clients navigate complexity, reducing risk for members and scheme sponsors and ultimately securing pension scheme members’ benefits.

We love to build lasting, strong partnerships with trustees and sponsors to increase value and reduce uncertainty. We know the decisions you make have important, real-world consequences: we’re with you to the end of your journey, until the very last pension is secured.

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DB actuarial services
Our integrated, risk-based actuarial approach adds value and creates more certain outcomes for trustees, sponsoring employers and scheme members.
DB pensions administration
We deliver high-quality member and client service solutions for defined benefit, hybrid and career average related earnings schemes.
DB member options
The concept of retirement is changing and members are now more engaged in deciding how, and when, to access their valuable defined benefits.
DB governance
Trustees are under increasing pressure to meet regulatory demands as governance standards for UK pension schemes evolve.
DB consolidation
Consolidation is widely supported by both the industry and government and is an important step towards improving member outcomes.
Buy-out and wind-up transition services
For many defined benefit pension schemes, the end of the journey is in sight. The next milestone is to secure member benefits and wind-up the scheme.
Open DB scheme consulting
If you run an open defined benefit scheme and would like to share best practice with supportive peers, we’d love to hear from you.
Expert witness actuarial services
Our team brings many years of experience in providing expert witness advice and acting as expert witnesses in relation to disputes on behalf of trustees, companies, representative individuals and regulatory bodies.
PRISM
Fully digital, 24/7, self-service pension management for pension scheme members.
Risk transfer
One of the biggest decisions for trustees and sponsors of UK pension schemes is knowing if, when, and how to transfer risk to an insurer or alternative provider.
Pensions dashboards
Dashboards are fast becoming a reality, with the largest schemes due to connect from May 2025, and all schemes required to connect by the final connection date of October 2026.
Responsible investment
Responsible investment can be a catalyst for positive change in an uncertain world.
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Excellence in Endgames

For those managing DB pension schemes, it's a pivotal and exciting time. With a dynamic risk transfer market and new provider solutions, endgame planning is complex. It's not just about buy-out versus run-off; factors like scheme size and stakeholder beliefs play crucial roles. Careful consideration is key to navigating this diverse landscape.

Whether you are a trustee or an employer of a DB scheme, our 'Excellence in Endgames' hub is here to help you cut through the complexity, identify the right endgame strategy for your individual scheme and develop and execute a strategy that puts member outcomes at its heart. 

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Set the right PACE to buy-out

If your defined benefit (DB) pension scheme is targeting buy-out, you need a cohesive strategy and plan to get there. And you need them sooner rather than later.

To help you deliver a successful buy-out strategy, we’ve developed PACE. Using a strategic approach to buy-out, PACE integrates affordability, investment and due diligence considerations to create a clear pathway for your scheme.

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Download our 2024 Risk Transfer report

No matter where you are on your scheme’s journey, we can guide you to the solution which best meets your needs and delivers.

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