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Isio's Addressable Market for UK Trust-Based Pensions

Executive Summary: This research paper analyzes the market opportunity for Isio Client Targeting (Isio) within the UK trust-based pension sector, identifying key segments and growth potential.

Key Findings:
  • Market Size: The UK trust-based pension market represents approximately Β£1.8 trillion in assets under management
  • Target Segments:
    • Employee Benefit Consultants (2,500+ potential clients)
    • Independent Professional Trustees (850+ firms)
    • Operational Consolidators (150+ active providers)
    • Pension Systems Software Providers (75+ companies)
  • Market Drivers: Regulatory changes, scheme consolidation trends, and increasing complexity of pension administration
  • Revenue Potential: Estimated addressable market of Β£125M annually across all service lines
Strategic Recommendations:
  • Focus on schemes with assets between Β£10M-Β£120M for optimal ROI
  • Prioritize companies with weak covenant strength and upcoming regulatory deadlines
  • Target schemes with aging trustee boards and upcoming director milestones
  • Leverage news analytics to identify trigger events and market opportunities

Conclusion: Isio represents a significant opportunity to transform B2B sales in the pension services sector through data-driven targeting and predictive analytics.

Isio Client Targeting

✓ Recent Win — Full Scheme Buy-in
SPONSORED BY
Heimbach UK Ltd
CH Johnson Pension Plan
Insurer: Just Group • 23 April 2026
Against the backdrop of recent corporate change, securing this buy-in provides vital reassurance to our members that their benefits are backed by an insurer for the long term. We would like to thank Isio and Gateley, as our trusted advisers, for leading the broking process and for their longstanding advice to the Trustees over many years which ultimately enabled this transaction to take place. The support of Isio’s covenant team and their detailed assessment of the financial strength of our selected insurer counterparty helped us respond at pace to the Company restructure.
Phil Burgess
Chair of Trustees, CH Johnson Pension Plan
£11M
buy-in value
147
members secured
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✓ Recent Win — PenUltimate Micro
SPONSORED BY
St Aubyn Estates
Godolphin Company Limited
We were impressed by how much was achieved in so little time. From appointment to buy-in took just seven months — and the scheme is now on track to wind up with a surplus. Isio’s PenUltimate framework made what felt like a complex journey remarkably straightforward.
Felix St-Aubyn
Chief Executive, St Aubyn Estates (Scheme Sponsor)
7
months to buy-in
<100
member scheme
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✓ Recent Win — PenUltimate Micro
SPONSORED BY
Graham Asset Management
Graham Asset Management Limited
We are delighted to have completed the buy-in transaction for the Scheme — it is a significant de-risking step for the Scheme and its members. Use of Isio’s streamlined service and advice from our advisors, enabled the Trustees to react quickly to favourable market conditions and secure improved long-term security for members’ benefits.
Alistair McDonald
On behalf of the Trustees, Graham Asset Management Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
£1M
buy-in value
13
members secured
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✓ Recent Win — Full Scheme Buyout
SCHEME SPONSOR
Noble Foods Limited
Noble Foods Limited Pension Scheme
We are delighted with the successful completion of this buyout. The transition has provided our members with security and clarity for the future, and we appreciate the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by all parties throughout the process. Achieving this outcome in such a timely manner is a testament to the collaborative efforts involved.
Louisa Hogarty
Chair of the Trustee Board, Noble Foods Limited Pension Scheme
“Completing buyout in under a year was a significant achievement, reflecting an ambitious timetable and strong collaboration across all parties. The Utmost and Isio transition teams, supported by the trustees and other advisers, were instrumental in delivering the post‑transaction phase.”
Deon van Schalkwyk — Post-Transaction Lead, Isio
<12
months to buyout
455
members secured
£33.9M
scheme assets
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