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Treacle789
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11 Sep 12 #355164 by Treacle789

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Hi
Can anyone tell me would an actuary for a pension automatically do a search on serps , or lost pensions ??
Thanks

The Divorce IFA
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11 Sep 12 #355239 by The Divorce IFA

Reply from The Divorce IFA

Hi,

They would tend to do exactly what they have been instructed to do.

In most cases this should be to include SERPs pensions but I have seen occasions when these pension have and are omitted. If the SERPS pension has not been disclosed in your case I would ask for it to be looked into. It could be as part of the state second pension via a BR20 valuation from the DWP or be found in the contracted out portion of an existing pension (be it occupational or private).

On the point of lost pensions it is highly unlikely that an actuary would look into this. You can use the pension tracing service to look into lost pensions.

I have assumed you meant lost pensions in this sense as opposed to not disclosed pensions.

Phil

ian conlon actuary
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12 Sep 12 #355434 by ian conlon actuary

Reply from ian conlon actuary

Agree with Phil. Most of the times I am instructed on a joint basis to provide a report in accordance with the letter of instruction and the letter of instruction usually specifies the pensions I am to consider. If I don''t include Additional state pension then I state that this is the case.
If I am asked to comment on a draft letter of instruction then I will raise the issue of State Pensions and whether they are to be included or not.

Ian

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