The countdown to this year’s Corporate Adviser Awards has begun, with the announcement of the shortlisted providers.
The shortlist has been unveiled for all 12 provider categories for the 2026 awards, which will take place at the London Hilton Bankside hotel on Thursday 25th June.
Providers across 12 categories have been shortlisted following voting by the Corporate Adviser Panel, a group of 40 advisers and consultants. The second round of this thorough judging process sees this expert panel meet to debate which providers should take away trophies on the night.
The Corporate Adviser awards recognise excellence and innovation across all areas of the workplace benefits industry, from Best Group Pensions Provider, Ultimate Default Fund, Best Private Markets Asset Managers Best Default Sustainable Strategy and Best Master Trust. The awards also cover areas including Best Group Risk Provider, Healthcare Provider, Cash Plan Provider and Employee Benefit Technology Platform.
Final winners will be determined by advises following in-depth debate on provider submissions in a series of judging sessions.
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CA Awards Shortlist 2026
Best Group Pensions Provider
Aegon
Aviva
L&G
The People’s Pension
Royal London
Scottish Widows
Standard Life
Best Group Risk Provider
Aviva
Canada Life
L&G
MetLife
Unum
Zurich
Best Healthcare Provider
Aviva
AXA Health
Bupa UK
Healix
Vitality
Western Provident Association (WPA)
Best Master Trust
Aviva Master Trust
L&G Worksave Master Trust
LifeSight
NEST
Scottish Widows Master Trust
Smart Pension
Standard Life Master Trust
The People’s Pension
Best Private Markets Asset Manager
Apollo
Aviva Investors
BlackRock
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Future Growth Capital
Invesco
L&G
Schroders/Greencoat
Best Provider Decumulation Proposition
Aegon
Aviva
Fidelity
L&G
NEST
Royal London
Scottish Widows
Standard Life
Ultimate Default Fund
Aon Managed Core Retirement Pathways
Aviva – My Future Focus
Fidelity International – FutureWise
L&G – Lifetime Advantage Fund
LifeSight
NEST – Retirement Date Funds
Royal London – Target Lifestyle Strategies
Scottish Widows – Balanced Pension Investment Approach
SEI – Master Trust Flexi Default
Smart Pension – Sustainable Growth Core
Standard Life – Sustainable Multi Asset Universal SLP
Best Sustainability Asset Manager
Aviva Investors
BlackRock
BNP Paribas
Impax Investments
L&G
Robeco / Robeco SAM
Schroders
Best Default Sustainability Strategy
Aon Managed Core Retirement Pathways
Aviva – My Future
BlackRock – LifePath Target Date Funds
L&G – Lifetime Advantage Fund
NatWest Cushon – Sustainable Investment Strategy
NEST – Retirement Date Funds
Scottish Widows – Balanced Pension Investment Approach
Smart Pension – Sustainable Growth Core
Standard Life – Sustainable Multi Asset Universal SLP
Best Cash Plan Provider
Benenden Health
Health Shield
Medicash
Simplyhealth
Unum
Westfield Health
Best Health and Wellbeing Provider
Bluecrest Wellness
Bupa Clinics
Equipsme
HCA
Health Shield
Peppy
Vitality
YuLife
Best Employee Benefits Technology Platform
Avantus HR
Ben
Benefex
Coroni
Gallagher Guide
My Benefits World
Zest Benefits