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Speakers recommended key tasks plan sponsors can perform to ensure a smooth transition between service providers.

Panelists at the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National Conference said new Department of Labor rules could give employers more room to innovate, but documentation burdens will rise.

The contribution limit for health savings accounts will increase to $4,500 from $4,400 for 2027.

Speakers at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference said employers are still evaluating guaranteed income products to create income from accumulated defined contribution balances.

Speaking at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference, the Employee Benefits Security Administration head touted his focus on reducing ‘meritless cases.’

One-fourth of respondents answered no more than 25% of financial questions correctly, according to the TIAA Institute and Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.

Formerly a regional head for Apollo Global Management, his priorities will include selling lifetime income products.

As postage costs rise and digital delivery expands under SECURE 2.0, plan sponsors are rethinking how to best reach participants.

Misinterpreting the distinction between the two could increase plan sponsors’ exposure to litigation or other risks.

Experts caution that while a vendor can prepare and distribute plan communications, the sponsor retains the fiduciary responsibility to ensure the accuracy of what is sent.

Nearly 40,000 comments have been filed since EBSA made the proposal on March 31.

The Standard promotes employee benefits leaders; Guardian appoints head of client solutions; InspereX names chief commercial officer; and more.

The EBRI/ICI study found that 85% of surveyed plan participants maintained their all-target-date-fund lineup for at least six years. 

The department sided with employers in oral arguments before multiple circuit courts of appeal, urging judges to uphold lower-court decisions to dismiss the complaints.

MetLife introduces flexible annuity option to guaranteed income offering and Direxion launches 4 ETFs.

Account balances dipped slightly, however, according to data from Fidelity.

New research from Commonwealth made the case for employers to expand access to 529 accounts and emphasize the value of the college savings vehicles.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Benefits Council file amicus brief claiming "improper certification of ERISA class actions...here harms American businesses and their employees."

Information about alternatives in DC plans should provide straightforward explanations about diversification and clear information about cost and liquidity.

The awards were presented during the organization’s 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition.