What we offer
Our contract-based pensions are designed to give your members flexibility over their investments and retirement, letting them take control of their investments online.
Our contract-based pensions
Contract-based pension schemes are individual contracts between the member and the pension provider. It simply reflects the fact that the employer has designated the scheme as a workplace pension for its employees to join, and to which it is prepared to pay employer and member’s pension contributions.
We offer two different types of contract-based pension, for all types and size of business. Our contract-based schemes offer members a comprehensive range of retirement benefits. These include support through specialist training and planning tools.
Group Personal Pension
Invest in any of our insured funds
Our GPP offers your members access to over 200 funds from more than 30 fund managers, covering the key asset classes and risk appetites. There is a selection of dedicated ethical funds, and funds that take environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into consideration, as well as a Shariah option. We have a wide range of index tracker funds available, along with a range of actively managed funds. This is administered on our Unisure Designer GPP platform.
Group Self Invested Personal Pension
Invest in a wider range of funds
Our Group SIPP is designed to offer your employees greater control over their investments. They have access to three tiers of investments: a core fund range, a fund supermarket and the FTSE™ All-Share Index . We also offer a range of bespoke options for employers, such as the ability to create white-labelled funds and investment solutions. This is administered on our My Money platform.
The value of investments can go down as well as up and members may get back less than has been paid in.
How we help
Our pension schemes are simple to set up and easy to implement, with personalised support for members.
Help transferring your scheme
Our fully qualified implementation team will help you move your existing pension scheme to us. As part of our service we give you:
- Your own dedicated project manager
- A full implementation plan tailored to your specific needs
- Pensions platform training for your team
Support for your members
Members get access to interactive online tools and events to help them plan for their future. These include:
- Face-to-face workshops organised by our financial education team
- Online events and webinars to engage and inspire members
- Access to our financial planning tools and educational training materials
Investment solutions
My Future
My Future has been designed to help members save for their retirement. Risk is managed throughout the retirement journey thanks to the mix of assets in the My Future funds, including company shares and bonds. This approach aims to grow members’ pension savings in the earlier stages of the journey and then focus on preserving members’ capital as they get closer to retirement. We are in the process of integrating ESG factors across the My Future solution.
My Future Focus
My Future Focus is designed to give members the opportunity to benefit from gains in the world's financial markets. The aim of the solution is to minimise any unexpected volatility, particularly as members approach retirement. My Future Focus takes ESG factors into consideration.
Sustainable Stewardship
Designed to incorporate ethical and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, the Stewardship lifestyle default solution helps members save for their future while actively contributing to a sustainable long-term future for the world around them. These funds are available for members to select.
My Future Choice
This comprehensive range of funds offers employers risk-graded default investment solutions for UK workplace pensions. It can help provide robust retirement solutions for all sizes and types of business. My Future Choice is only available on the Designer Group Personal Pension, on the Unisure Platform, via a financial adviser.
Not what you’re looking for?
Trust-based pensions
Our Trust-based pension schemes combine expert independent governance with quality investment choice and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of an employer’s workforce.
Set up or switch your workplace pension scheme
If you’re an employer, adviser or payroll professional, you can find out more about our workplace pension and get a quote.
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