Former Pension Plan Participants Sue Lockheed Over Athene Risk Transfer
The lawsuit against Lockheed related to its PRT with Athene comes close on the heels of a similar suit against...
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Prudential, RGA Assume Verizon Pension Obligations of $5.9B
The telecom giant announced the pension risk transfer through its purchase of single-premium group annuity contracts covering 56,000 retirees.
Prudential, Warburg Pincus Partner on Reinsurance Firm
The two financial firms are launching Prismic Life Reinsurance with $10 billion in reserves.
EBSA Mulls Modifying PRT Rules
Many stakeholders advised the DOL on how to change fiduciary standards for annuity provider selection.
ERISA Advisory Council Highlights Trends in Pension Risk Transfers
PRTs are trending upward, but their relationship with private equity and non-traditional investments is drawing more scrutiny.
Fidelity Starts Reinsurer Focused on PRT, Retail Annuities
The investment giant has registered a Bermuda affiliate to focus on the booming pension risk transfer and retail annuity markets,...
DB Pension Risk Transfers May Slow Due to Lack of Liquidity
Experts at last week’s PLANADVISER DB Summit discussed the challenges of transferring risk despite high interest rates.
Senate Legislation Calls for Expanded Lump-Sum Payment Disclosures
The bill’s cosponsors say workers need better information about how the choice of a lump-sum buyout of their lifetime pension...
Understanding PRT: A Checklist for Implementing a Pension Risk Transfer
Experts discuss the various elements to consider before implementing a pension risk transfer to help ensure its success.
New York State Fines Pacific Life for PRT Violations
The company was penalized for violating state law by conducting an unlicensed insurance business.
PRT Activity Anticipated to Increase Within the Decade
Several factors will likely drive more mid-market and large plan sponsors to initiate pension risk transfer (PRT) transactions, surveys show.
Aon, Alight Win Lawsuit Alleging PRT Failures
Following a bench trial, said the firms “acted prudently and reasonably in administrating, investing and terminating the pension plan.”
AIG Enters Consent Order with New York DFS Over PRT Transactions
AIG will pay a $12 million penalty to New York state for unlicensed pension risk transfer business.
Should Advisers Bother With Pension Plans?
Most in the retirement planning industry agree that defined contribution is the future. But what opportunities are there for advisers...
PRT Provider Fined for Unlawful Transactions in New York
Athene will pay a $45 million penalty to New York state for New York insurance law violations related to its pension risk transfer business.
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Pension Risk Transfer on the Rise
With more insurers in the business, pricing has grown competitive
Watching Interest Rates Can Save Clients Money on PRTs
The higher the annuity credited rate (interest rate) for a pension risk transfer (PRT), the more interest an insurer would earn and the less money it needs today...
OneAmerica PRT Account Holders Offered Enhanced Website
The expanded portal will provide the same level of service to retirees (who are currently receiving a payment/annuity) that it does to those still employed (or who are...
Q1 Pension Buyout Volume Sets Record Pace
“Buyout products had a very strong start to the year with $4.7 billion in sales,” says Mark Paracer, assistant research director for LIMRA SRI. “Previous first quarter sales...