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Change the Way You Look at Defined Benefit Plans.
In an industry where confusion and skepticism run high, we’re building a refreshingly new approach—one based on innovation, understanding and transparency.
Retirement Plans and
Client Relationships…Redefined
Innovation
We design innovative solutions that fit both the urgent needs of today and the impending needs of the future.
Transparency
Operating with full openness, we’re lifting the veil of mystery that shrouds the Defined Benefit landscape to give you a refreshing level of insight into your plan.
Clarity
In a volatile industry, we’re building a new understanding about where the Defined Benefit market is headed and how your DB plan can evolve to deliver more.
Building Great Relationships
Services That Add Value
Our Perspective
Annuity Purchase Update: February 2021 Interest Rates
De-risking defined benefit pension plans through the purchase of annuities has been executed by companies of all sizes as a way to manage their liabilities and expenses. In 2020, $26.5B of annuities were purchased by plan sponsors.
January 2021 Pension Finance Update
Higher interest rates gave pension finance a boost in January. Both model plans we track gained ground last month, with Plan A improving 2% while the more conservative Plan B gained less than 1%.
Annuity Purchase Update: January 2021 Interest Rates
The COVID-19 pandemic brought on numerous negative consequences, including a sharp market decline, reduced employee workforces, and decreased overall productivity. This caused plan sponsors to shift their priorities away from their pension plans and place annuity purchase transactions on hold during the second and third quarter of 2020.