We are delighted to announce that we are now part of WBR Group (WBR), tax experts and the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS services. WBR also has a division that provides actuarial services to defined benefit schemes and funeral plan trusts.
Censeo will be rebranded as WBR Actuarial Limited on 1 April 2025, with the actuarial business becoming a separate legal entity wholly owned by WBR Group and comprising both the Censeo staff and WBR’s existing actuarial personnel.
WBR Actuarial Limited will provide clients with a comprehensive range of services, including:
- SSAS and DBSSAS actuarial services
- Full services for defined benefit pension schemes:
- Pensions administration and treasury
- Scheme actuary services
- Investment consultancy
- Pensions consultancy
- Trustee training
- Funeral plan trusts
- Actuarial services to Small Self-administered Schemes (SSAS), including defined benefit SSAS
- Pensions on divorce
The enlarged team will comprise nine professionals, including five Chartered Actuaries, operating out of the WBR Group office in Salisbury, as well as Censeo’s pensions administration division.
David Downie, Managing Director – SSAS and Actuarial of WBR Group, added: “We are thrilled to see Censeo and its team join the WBR Group. This is an exciting new chapter for us and we will continue to grow our presence in the actuarial sector. Gail and her team bring a wealth of experience to the Group, enabling us to continue providing excellent service to both current and new clients.”
Gail Higgins, Managing Director of Censeo, commented on the acquisition: “Having spent over 40 years in the profession, the last 20 running Censeo, I have been privileged to work with a range of loyal clients and staff. I am confident that this acquisition aligns with our ethos and is the right fit for the business. The entire Censeo team remains committed to providing exceptional personal service to our clients and everyone is excited to become part of the WBR Group.”