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The insolvency practitioner's role in the assessment process

The assessment period starts with a qualifying insolvency event. You must file notice of the insolvency – an S120 notice – within 14 days of your appointment or of becoming aware of the existence of the pension scheme. Without that, it’s not possible to make a start on the work that needs to be completed during the assessment period. By law, we exercise the trustees’ rights against the employer during the assessment period. So we need to know about the insolvency as soon as possible.

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

What is the levy and who pays it?

All eligible schemes pay the levy to help make sure their members are protected.

ABC Certificate form submission

Your application has been submitted.

Paying your levy

Find out more about your invoice or how to pay it.

How we calculate the levy

The levy is made up of the scheme-based levy and the risk-based levy. Here we explain how we calculate each component.

How we set the levy rules

The framework for the levy rules is set out in legislation (Pensions Act 2004). We review and consult on how we apply these rules each year. 

Insolvency risk scores

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