Pensions
Public Pension Funded Ratios Register 1st Decline Since April
The funded ratio for the 100 largest U.S. public pension plans fell by 160 basis points in October.
Increased volatility caused by coronavirus likely to keep risk transfer market booming.
Truck manufacturer transfers $268 million to two insurers.
Move is expected to reduce liabilities by 30%, and participants and beneficiaries by 50%.
Transaction is largest risk transfer in US since Verizon/Prudential deal.
Dividend payments are a result of a 16.2% return for the state’s core fund.
Deal is largest of its kind for Aviva.
Report finds less than half of Baby Boomers and GenXers have any retirement savings.
Non-qualified sales buoyed variable annuity market, IRI reports.
Sharp decline continues two years after new rules allow withdrawals without annuities.
Move will reduce the company’s pension obligation by $220 million.