Future focused insights
5 minutes
Opening the door to a career in pensions
Fay Knight, Head of Service Operations at Brightwell Let’s be honest: few people grow up saying they want to work in pensions. I certainly didn’t….
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5 minutes
A defining moment for DB pensions
Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) Annual Funding Statement published earlier this month confirms what many have sensed for some time: the UK defined benefit pensions sector has entered into a new era. For the majority, the discussion…
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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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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.
400k
members & policyholders
£3.5
billion paid to members
500+
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
12/10/2026
Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 6: In a world of permanent disruption how can long-term investors navigate through?
We’re pleased to share the sixth episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, the Brightwell Podcast. What is Pensions Unpacked? Pensions Unpacked, brought to you by…
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12/10/2026
Season 2 Episode 5: Careers in pensions: untapped opportunity or hard sell?
We’re pleased to share the fifth episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, the Brightwell Podcast. What is Pensions Unpacked? Pensions Unpacked, brought to you by…
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07/10/2026
Brightwell reports strong growth as DB schemes enter a new endgame era
Brightwell today published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2026, reporting strong financial performance, significant client growth and continued investment…
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