Future focused insights
5 minutes
Are DB pensions finally out of the woods?
Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell After more than a decade focused on repairing deficits, the UK defined benefit (DB) pensions sector finds itself in a very different place…
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4 minutes
Pensions Administration is having a ‘Cinderella moment’
David Fairs, Chair, Pensions Administration Standards Association Pension administration has long been seen as the unglamorous, back-office function of the industry. Yet, as I have…
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4 minutes
Climate, capital, and commitment: why pension funds matter
The author is a former Business & Energy Secretary & COP26 President Pension funds and asset owners are among the most influential investors in the…
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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
30/03/2026
Endgame and Surplus report 2026: Run-on now dominant endgame for large DB schemes
Run-on has decisively overtaken buy-out as the dominant endgame for the UK’s largest defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Seven in ten (70%) now target run-on,…
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25/03/2026
Brightwell certified as a Great Place To Work
Brightwell, the comprehensive services provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, has been certified as a Great Place To Work. Great Place To Work is…
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16/03/2026
Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 1: DB 2036 – Out of the Woods?
We’re pleased to share the first episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, the Brightwell Podcast. What is Pensions Unpacked? Pensions Unpacked, brought to you by…
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