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Benefits | May 13th, 2011

Keller Rohrback Launches Another ERISA Investigation

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Keller Rohrback L.L.P. says that it is investigating several life insurance companies for potential violations of various state consumer protection...

Benefits | May 13th, 2011

Disney Aligns Pensions, Drops DB Plan for New Hires

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Walt Disney Company is combining its two separate pension plans and will only offer a 401(k) plan to employees hired after December...

Compliance | May 13th, 2011

Bill Would Help Pilots Get More PBGC Benefits

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Congressman George Miller (D-California) have introduced the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act.

Benefits | May 13th, 2011

Social Security Assets to be Adequate for Next 10 Years

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The assets of the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and of the combined OASI and Disability Insurance Trust Funds are projected...

Products | May 13th, 2011

Paychex Offers Resource Kit for Small Business Owners

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - To help current small business owners and potential entrepreneurs further their understanding of the considerations that go into running a successful company, Paychex...

Deals and People | May 13th, 2011

Dietrich & Associates Adds Employee Benefit Funding Specialist

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Jay Dinunzio recently joined Dietrich & Associates as Vice President Senior Consultant.

Administration | May 13th, 2011

Master Trusts See Third Quarter of Positive Returns

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The median return of the BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe was 3.68% for the first quarter of 2011, marking the third consecutive...

Benefits | May 13th, 2011

BofA Merrill Lynch Faces Religious Bias Suit

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A former Merrill Lynch branch manager has accused the firm of discriminating against him for being a member of the Church of Jesus...

Benefits | May 13th, 2011

Higher Retirement Age not All That’s Needed to Address Longevity

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recent reforms will still be insufficient to cover increased pension costs in the future, despite increases in retirement ages in half of Organisation...

Compliance | May 13th, 2011

Benefits Committee Can be Sued for Benefits Misrepresentation

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Mars, Inc. retiree can pursue fiduciary breach claims against the Mars Benefit Plans Committee, but not against the company, for misrepresenting the...

Products | May 13th, 2011

Janus Rolls Out Real Return Allocation Fund

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Janus Capital Group Inc. has announced the launch of Janus Real Return Allocation Fund.

Benefits | May 13th, 2011

Detroit Mayor Wants Switch to 403(b)s

May 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Facing a $155-million deficit and the prospect of the state appointing an emergency financial manager, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has unveiled the details...

Deals and People | May 12th, 2011

TIAA-CREF Announces New Leadership at Kaspick

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - TIAA-CREF today announced the appointment of Lindy Sherwood as managing director and president of Kaspick & Company.

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

CalPERS Responds to Pension Reform Proposal

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) says a preliminary review of a pension reform proposal by the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility...

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

Employees Still Struggling with Waistlines

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Eighteen percent of workers report they’ve lost weight in their current jobs, compared to 16% who said the same last year, according to...

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

Female Canadian Workers Report Workplace Disparities

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study from CareerBuilder.ca shows perceptions of unequal pay and career advancement opportunities in the workplace still exist.

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

Employees’ Share of Health Costs at All-Time High

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The annual Milliman Medical Index found total health care cost for a family of four covered by a preferred provider organization plan in...

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

Mercer Provides Tips for Improving DB Administration

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Mercer has developed a checklist to help defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors address challenges they are facing in today’s environment.

Products | May 12th, 2011

AXA Equitable Introduces Structured Investment Option

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company has introduced the Structured Investment Option (SIO) for its EQUI-VEST series of variable deferred annuities available to employer-sponsored...

Benefits | May 12th, 2011

Employers Refocusing on Recruiting and Retaining Talent

May 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With the employment outlook improving, employers are focusing their compensation programs on hiring and retaining top talent, according to a survey by Buck...