Variable Annuity Pension Plans – Part 3

1 year ago
Rich Hudson

This is another type of defined benefit plan that provides lifetime income to the participants of the plan. Some have…

Traditional DB Plan Designs – Part 2

1 year ago

These plans have been around for a long time, but are now being viewed negatively by employers. Much of that…

Managing Risks in Retirement Plans – Part 1

1 year ago

Defined benefit (DB) pension plans have many risks and, unfortunately, these risks are not always addressed and managed appropriately. In…

PBGC Interim Final Rules Summary 2021

3 years ago

Special Financial Assistance Guidance Issued by the PBGC Background The PBGC administers a Multiemployer Insurance Program under Title IV of…

ARP Act – Single Employer Pension Plan Relief

3 years ago

“Fresh Start” and Extended Amortization Funding Shortfalls The Act provides a “fresh start” on the amortization of a single-employer plan’s…

ARP Act – Multiemployer Pension Plan Relief

3 years ago

Financial Assistance for Severely Underfunded Multiemployer Plans The Act creates a special financial assistance program to ensure the solvency of…

Variable / Adjustable Pension Plans

4 years ago

This white paper discusses a couple of new adjustable pension plan designs available to plan sponsors and the rationale for…

DOL Issues COVID-19 Relief and Guidance

4 years ago

The DOL has announced in this notice an extension of deadlines for furnishing required notices or disclosures to plan participants,…

CARES Act

4 years ago

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) became law. During its assembly, we…

Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan

4 years ago

On November 20th, two Republican Senators issued a Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan via a white paper summarizing proposals…