Case Study 2 - The Undervalue Cash Equivalent Transfer Value

Background

Our client, Mr S approached us with a cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) for his ex wife’s pension valued at £90,000.
His pension had been valued significantly higher but both parties were members of the same pension scheme.

Concerns

He felt that the current CETV significantly undervalued the pension benefits of his ex wife.
His pension was in payment and his cash equivalent of benefit (CEB) calculation was overvaluing his pension benefits.

What We Did

We instructed an actuary to independently and professionally assess the current value of the pension.
We reviewed the CETV to ascertain what benefits it took into account.

The Results

Increased the valuation to £145,000.
He was able to enter the negotiations with more confidence knowing that the pensions had been independently and expertly assessed.
Ultimately, he was able to defend his pension benefits by increasing the value of her benefits.

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