Voluntary Benefits: A Small Wave With Big Potential
Experts say the magnitude of the litigation may hinge on the money at stake.
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Employers Seek Simpler Path for Supporting Trump Accounts
Questions about payroll processes, compliance and contribution mechanisms could affect workplace adoption of the program.
Survey Findings
50% of responding defined benefit plan providers outsource investment management services for at least some clients.
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Private Assets in DB Plans: ‘It’s Not the Medicine; it’s the Dosage’
Experts say optimal allocations can help corporate defined benefit plan sponsors match their assets and liabilities.
IRS Holds Employees Count as ‘Retired’ for 401(h) Medical Benefit Purposes at Age 59.5
The IRS on October 28 issued a revenue ruling that holds employees count as retired for the purpose of receiving...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Principal Asset Management hires JJ Wilczewski as head of US, Europe distribution; and Ameritas names Ying Zhao as vice president...
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DOL Announces Final PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
The rule is intended to improve transparency into fees and compensation plan sponsors pay pharmacy benefit managers and their affiliates.
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Product & Service Launches
Jiko, BlackRock introduce direct T-bill ownership; Jackson launches suite of fixed index annuities; National Life Group updates annuity portfolio; and...
Six Employers Accuse UnitedHealth of Breaching Fiduciary Duty
Plaintiffs say the health insurance provider misused benefit plan assets and charged excessive and undisclosed fees.
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A Fiduciary Framework for Evaluating Insurer Durability in Pension Risk Transfers
Plan sponsors should consider how risk could move through an insurer’s structure, where protections are strongest and how benefits would...
DOL’s Final PBM Transparency Rule Due Thursday
State and federal officials, along with healthcare and benefits policy experts, have expressed their support for the anticipated rule.
Aon Faces ERISA Suit Alleging Self-Dealing in Voluntary Benefits Program
Plaintiffs claim the firm received more than $14 million in commissions and fees tied to benefits offered to its employees.
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Reducing Audit Friction Starts With Operational Efficiency
Improved communication and better understanding of all the information auditors need can cut costs and limit regulatory risk during an...
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
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Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
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