Triennial valuations occurring against backdrop of change, consultancy says

Hymans Robertson says funding levels and general election could impact covenant

Jasmine Urquhart
clock • 1 min read
Hymans says schemes should still plan ahead amidst uncertainty over funding
Image:

Hymans says schemes should still plan ahead amidst uncertainty over funding

Triennial valuations for defined benefit (DB) scheme are occurring against a “background of change”, Hymans Robertson has said.

The consultancy said improved funding levels and buyout affordability as well as the upcoming general election could impact scheme funding and employer covenant. It said schemes should review po...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Defined Benefit

DB schemes make further progress on funding, Broadstone finds

DB schemes make further progress on funding, Broadstone finds

Firm’s Sirius Index shows slight increases across its modelled schemes

Holly Roach
clock 06 February 2026 • 1 min read
Tender Watch: Carlsberg UK scheme appoints Barnett Waddingham

Tender Watch: Carlsberg UK scheme appoints Barnett Waddingham

Consultancy will provide actuarial and administration services to the scheme

Professional Pensions
clock 05 February 2026 • 1 min read
DB schemes enter 'new era' as focus shifts from managing deficits to long-term strategy

DB schemes enter 'new era' as focus shifts from managing deficits to long-term strategy

Hymans Robertson says long-term planning is now ‘centre stage’

Holly Roach
clock 30 October 2025 • 2 min read
Trustpilot