Updating my beneficiaries
Let us know who to support after you die.
Keeping your beneficiary details up to date helps ensure that the people you care most about receive any benefits from your pension according to your wishes. Life changes such as marriage, divorce, or new additions to the family can affect who you want to be named, so it’s important to review your details regularly.
Your beneficiary details help the Trustee make decisions about who receives any pension benefits if you die. Keeping this information current reduces delays for your loved ones.
Expression of Wish
Lump Sum Death benefits
There are lump sums payable if you die:
- while you are paying into the Scheme
- after you are no longer paying in but have a benefit remaining in the Scheme
- if you die within 5 years of starting to take your pension
The Expression of Wish Form helps the Trustee make decision about who should receive any lump sums payable
Nomination Form
Pension for a non-married partner
If you have a long-term partner but are not married or in a Civil Partnership, your partner may still automatically qualify for a spouse’s pension. There are qualifying conditions, one of which is that you must have nominated your partner in writing. Use the Nomination Form to do this.
How to update your beneficiaries
There are a few simple ways to update your details, so you can choose the method that works best for you.
What happens after you update your details
Once your details are updated, the Scheme Administrator will keep a record so that the Trustee can refer to it if needed. This helps your loved ones receive the benefits they are entitled to smoothly and efficiently.
If you need some support
If you’re unsure how to complete the forms or update your beneficiaries online, the Scheme Administrator is here to help. They can guide you through the process and answer any questions.
What benefits are payable to your loved ones
To learn about what benefits may be payable to your loved ones if you die before you take your pension, visit What if I die before retirement.
To learn about what benefits may be payable to your loved ones if you die after taking your pension, visit What if I die after retirement.
Also in this section
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OneView gives you secure, online access to your pension information anytime, anywhere.
Understand how your pension may support the people you care about
Guidance on how to let us know if a member has dies, and what happens next