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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

The PPF introduces new insolvency risk services developed with Dun & Bradstreet

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today marked the start of its new partnership with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) by publishing its plans for new services and consulting on its approach to the measurement of insolvency risk from 2021.

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.

Our role during a restructuring or insolvency

BHS, Toys R Us, Debenhams, British Steel. In recent years we’ve seen a number of high-profile company insolvencies and restructurings.

Industry welcomes tips for managing risk

The pensions industry demonstrated its positive response to our contingency planning guidance, at an event attended by over 80 trustees and advisers in central London on Tuesday this week.

Restructuring professionals and insolvency practitioners

Our Restructuring and Insolvency team are always happy to speak with you about any concerns you have.

Practical tips to help trustees manage risk

Running a pension scheme can be complex and challenging. This is particularly true where the employer is in difficulty. It's important that as a trustee, you understand the sorts of challenges you’ll face when there’s an increased risk of your employer going bust.  So we've published a new guide, Contingency planning for employer insolvency, to help you.

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.

How we manage risk

Our leadership team are focused on governance, managing risk and making sure we’re accountable.