Tag: Pension Risk Transfer

Federal Court Ruling on Verizon Pension Risk Transfer: Key Insights

A federal judge clears Verizon in a significant pension risk transfer case, impacting future ERISA-related claims. Discover key insights and implications for retirees.

Pension Risk Transfer Insights: Milliman's Latest MPBI Update

Explore Milliman's Pension Buyout Index insights on pension risk transfer costs, regulatory compliance, and strategic savings opportunities for plan sponsors.

Milliman Pension Buyout Index: Stabilizing Pension Risk Transfer Costs

Discover the latest Milliman Pension Buyout Index insights on stabilizing pension risk transfer costs and effective strategies for plan sponsors.

U.S. Pension Risk Transfer Market Shows Volatility with Buy-In Sales Spike

Explore the latest trends in the U.S. pension risk transfer market as buy-in sales surge amid overall market volatility and regulatory challenges.

U.S. Pension Risk Transfer Buy-In Sales Surge in Q3 2025 to Record Levels

Q3 2025 saw a record surge in U.S. pension risk transfer buy-in sales, growing 328% to $4.3B amid shifting corporate pension funding ratios and evolving market dynamics.

Federal Judge Allows Bristol-Myers Pension Risk Transfer Lawsuit to Proceed

A federal judge permits a pension risk transfer lawsuit against Bristol-Myers Squibb over ERISA fiduciary duty allegations related to pension obligations transferred to Athene.

NY Federal Judge Dismisses GE Pension Risk Transfer Lawsuit

A New York judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging General Electric's pension risk transfer to Athene, affirming the legality of PRT deals under ERISA and supporting insurer participation in pension risk markets.

AM Best Reviews Banner Life, William Penn-NY Ratings Amid Meiji Yasuda Acquisition

AM Best maintains ratings for Banner Life and William Penn-NY as Legal & General sells U.S. protection business to Meiji Yasuda, highlighting strategic moves in U.S. life insurance and pension risk transfer sectors.

Athene Leads U.S. Annuity Market Amid Pension Deal Decline and Strategic Shift

Athene Holding sustains leadership in U.S. annuities despite a 19% sales decline and nearly vanished pension deals. Strategic focus shifts to fixed-indexed annuities and defined contribution retirement solutions amid litigation challenges.

Brookfield Business Partners Acquires Just Group to Bolster UK Pension Risk Transfer

Brookfield Business Partners acquires Just Group to enhance its UK pension risk transfer capabilities, leveraging investment expertise and expanding annuity offerings amid growing retirement market demand.