No additional Death in Service (i.e. Life Assurance salary multiple) payments are made under the Pension Scheme. Please refer to the HR Portal or your HR department for further details about Death in Service payments which are provided by an Excepted Group Life Assurance (EGLA) scheme.
If you die whilst in employment your Pension Account will be paid, at the discretion of the Scheme Trustees, to your beneficiaries.
If you die after leaving employment or after retirement your remaining Pension Account will be paid, at the discretion of the Scheme Trustees to your beneficiaries.
For individuals who started employment before 1 January 2006 additional terms apply. Please refer to your HR department if you have any queries regarding this.
The Trustees can choose to whom the lump sum will be paid. You can help the Trustees in making their decision by completing a Nomination Form, on which you can indicate the beneficiaries you would like to receive the benefit.
If you wish to update your nominated beneficiary(s) for any pension benefits that may be payable on your death, please contact Capita. If you are a current employee and wish to update your nominated beneficiary(s) for any death in service benefits that may be payable on your death, please contact your HR department.
The Trustees will bear your wishes in mind but are not legally bound by them. The Trustees will also seek to obtain all relevant information from the informant of your death and your next of kin.