The Advisory Service is complementary to the services provided by members' existing professional advisers.

The Claims Service provides the best possible claims handling service through a team of in-house barristers who deal with claims in a sympathetic and professional manner under claims authority from the insurer. They are experienced in managing complex, sensitive disputes with due regard to the adverse publicity that litigation can attract.

Trustee Risk Management Reviews assess trustees' supervision of the pension fund from a due diligence and good practice perspective. The reviews are as non-intrusive as possible and result in a practical report that highlights areas for improvement and where good practice has been achieved. Trustee Risk Management Limited (trm) is a subsidiary of OPDU and was established to achieve OPDU's aim of promoting good governance. trm reviews are independent and are available to all pension funds, regardless of whether they are members of OPDU.

Other facilities OPDU can provide access to a number of other insurance facilities, for example: winding-up insurance; crime and fidelity insurance; cover for trustees following mergers and protection against costs risks inherent in pursuing claims for damages against third parties such as fund managers and other service providers. If you have novel insurance requirements OPDU can work with you to seek to develop a policy to meet your needs.