NILGOSC

Alternative AVC Provider

Circular 01/2001


 

 

To all Employing Authorities                                                                Our Ref:  CIRC 01/2001

 

31 January 2001

 

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

1.         Alternative AVC Provider

 

In view of the unfortunate events surrounding the Equitable Life Assurance Company over the past few months, the Committee has now appointed the Prudential Assurance Company Limited as an additional AVC provider.  Members will, of course, still have the option of contributing to Equitable Life. 

 

Negotiations are now under way with the Prudential to set up appropriate administrative procedures so that members who wish to commence making AVC payments may do so.  We understand that the Prudential will be able to receive contributions direct from employing authorities, thereby ensuring that they are invested more quickly in order to maximise the return to the member.  Employing authorities will be kept informed as further information becomes available. 

 

2.         Staff Training Day

 

Please note that our offices will be closed and the switchboard unmanned on Thursday, 15 February 2001 due to a staff training day.  Authorities are therefore requested to advise appropriate staff to avoid trying to contact us on that day.  We regret any inconvenience which this may cause. 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

Lynda White

 

 

L M WHITE (MRS)

PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION MANAGER