Future focused insights
4 minutes
UK businesses poised to put pension scheme surplus to work
Throughout the discussions on surplus release, one figure has been cited time and again – £160bn. This figure is the amount of surplus which currently…
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6 minutes
Navigating the future of DB pensions: The case for outsourcing Scheme Services
For decades, UK sponsors of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes have viewed them as a legacy burden, financially draining and administratively complex. Many have invested…
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5 minutes
Unlocking DB pension scheme surplus – striking the right balance
For the pensions sector, the coming months look set to be busy. We have the Pension Schemes Bill, the government’s response to the first phase…
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Unparalleled expertise
“We work hand-in-hand with schemes to develop tailored solutions that align with schemes’ individual objectives.”
Morten Nilsson | CEO, Brightwell
Innovation
and disruption
Having started life as an in-house pension service provider, we have a deep alignment and understanding of the challenges pension schemes and sponsors face.
In recent years, we have innovated, insourced, and invested to operate smarter and offer better value, delivering improved outcomes for members, sponsors, and trustees.
Our approach focuses on finding solutions to industry challenges, collectively owning problems, and collaborating for the long-term.
380k
members
£3.5
billion paid to members
390+
employees
Figures show Brightwell clients’ members and assets.
We are
Brightwell
We have a long history of innovation in the DB pensions market and believe that the sector is inefficient and needs a new approach.
What we do
We have a long history of innovation in the DB pensions market and believe that the market needs a new approach.
- Fiduciary management – Taking liabilities as the starting point, we partner with clients to expertly design and execute investment and funding strategies that combine innovative funding solutions, hedging and cashflow awareness with an emphasis on boutique style client service.
- Member services – we’ve invested heavily in our member services over the past six years building a fully in-house, highly qualified team recognised by both members (89% member satisfaction) and the industry with award wins.
- Procentia – designs intelligent pensions administration software solutions that put administrators and member experience at the forefront. It is an award winning, wholly owned subsidiary of Brightwell.
- Scheme support services – we provide comprehensive support, ensuring effective governance, compliance, strategic management and ultimately, value for money.
Strong expertise & senior team
We have a highly experienced and skilled team who have a track record of working through complex challenges backed up by innovative technology and a strong support infrastructure.
Our partners have access to Brightwell’s senior team, who are truly aligned to the needs of members, trustees, and sponsors.
Deep alignment
We take a long-term holistic view of the scheme’s needs, delivering a Trustee focused and partnership-like relationship with the scheme’s sponsor.
Akin to retaining the benefits of an in-house manager.
Value retention
We offer a true alternative to multiple service providers to deliver cost and time savings through tailored Funding & Fiduciary Services alongside best-in-class Member Services; and Executive Services.
Unique perspective & capability
Our integrated pension management model offers bespoke journey plan management towards pension endgames.
We leverage economies of scale, technology, are outcome based, integrate sustainability and set up to deliver at competitive costs.
News & Events
08/10/2025
Bright Insight – Q3 2025
We’ve released our latest quarterly newsletter, Bright Insight. In this edition we celebrate our reaccreditation to PASA for Excellence in Pension Administration, Chris Threadgold explores…
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08/10/2025
Pensions Unpacked Live Episode 3: UK DB landscape – where are we now & where are we going?
We’re pleased to share the third episode of Pensions Unpacked, the Brightwell Podcast. What is Pensions Unpacked? Pensions Unpacked, brought to you by Brightwell is…
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11/09/2025
Brightwell comments on The Pension Regulator’s market oversight report on pensions administrators
Today, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) published its Market Oversight report on pensions administrators. Commenting on the report, Michelle Esterkin, Head of Admin Consulting at Brightwell…
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