The Vaudoise Group takes over the company Prevanto and becomes the market leader in actuarial advice for pension funds in Switzerland

30 April 2024

On April 29, 2024, Vaudoise Versicherungen Holding AG acquired 100% of the share capital of Prevanto AG, which is active in advising public and private pension institutions in Switzerland. This acquisition complements that of Pittet Associés SA in 2019, which in turn acquired the BVG expert team from SwissLife Pension Services in 2022. The Vaudoise Group thus becomes the market leader in the area of ​​actuarial advice for pension funds. With this takeover, all jobs will be retained.

Prevanto has been held since 2015 by the three partners Stephan Wyss, Patrick Spuhler and Michèle Mottu Stella and is a recognized player in advisory and administrative services for public and private pension institutions in Switzerland. The company operates nationwide with offices in Zurich, Basel and Lausanne.

Complementarity and national leadership

In 2019, Pittet Associés joined the Vaudoise Group and in 2022 took over the BVG experts from SwissLife Pension Services. By taking over Prevanto, the Vaudoise Group can supplement its services for pension funds in German and French-speaking Switzerland. As a market leader in actuarial advice for pension funds, Vaudoise can draw on the skills and expertise of the teams from various units, thereby increasing its attractiveness as a committed company for customers and as a motivating employer. Reto Kuhn, Chief Investment Officer of the Vaudoise Group, will chair the Board of Directors of Prevanto following the transaction.

Jean-Daniel Laffely, CEO of the Vaudoise Group: “The fact that Prevanto is joining Vaudoise Holding is a decisive step for the actuarial advice of pension funds. By joining our cooperative society, Prevanto’s partners have shown their teams and customers that continuity in their company and maintaining their corporate values ​​- which they share with Vaudoise – are very important to them.

Stephan Wyss, founding partner of Prevanto: “We are pleased to become part of a strong, stable and long-term group. With Pittet Associés, Vaudoise is well positioned in the market for actuarial advice for pension funds. She is committed to maintaining our independence so that we can ensure the success and well-being of Prevanto.”

Source: Vaudoise