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Insolvency risk scores

Use our portal to check the insolvency risk scores used to calculate your levy invoice.

How to provide insolvency risk information

Our insolvency scoring partners calculate monthly insolvency risk scores for most scheme employers.

PPF will ‘go-live’ with Dun & Bradstreet insolvency risk scores in April

Respondents to the PPF’s recent levy consultation welcomed the introduction of the new services developed with Dun & Bradstreet with some small scale improvements

What is the risk-based levy?

It�s calculated on the likelihood of your scheme being unable to pay out pensions due to insufficient funding, insolvency and the potential size of the claim that would be passed on to us. The amount of risk-based levy (RBL) you pay will be based on your annual s179 valuation information, following adjustment. It takes account of scheme funding, insolvency and investment risks.� If your scheme doesn't have a deficit then you won't have to pay the RBL.

Outcome of the 2021/22 levy consultation

Our consultation setting out our plans for the 2021/22 levy rules closed on 24 November. We’re confirming key decisions before we publish the formal levy rules in January.

Levy rules for 2021/22 published

We’ve now published the final levy rules for 2021/22, alongside our policy statement summarising the responses we received during consultation, and our conclusions.

Introduction to the levy

Similar to an insurance premium, the amount of levy each scheme pays is primarily based on the risk of its sponsoring employer becoming insolvent. A small portion of the levy we collect is based on the size of the scheme. 

2023/24 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2023. Find out more information about our evolving policy here.

2024/25 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2024.

What are contingent assets?

There are three types of contingent asset arrangements which - providing certain requirements are met - can reduce the amount of risk-based levy your scheme will pay.� Types of contingent assets Type A: Guarantees from a parent or group companyType B: Cash, UK real estate and securitiesType C: Letters of credit and bank guarantees