By Zorast Wadia | 15 April 2014

pension risk management strategies have their own implied risks associated with them

15 April 2014

The U.S. stock market fluctuated on concerns about mixed economic data, slower growth in corporate earnings, and the timing of potential rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, ending the quarter with a modest gain. 

By Alexander Ofutin, Kurt Lambrechts | 09 April 2014

This market update gives a summary of feedback received by the IASB on its 2013 exposure draft regarding insurance contracts and recent discussions by the board.

By Milliman Employee Benefits Research Group | 08 April 2014

Monthly benefits news and developments in the United States.

By Bradley J. Parker, Charles W. Mitchell | 08 April 2014

There is still no clear indication from the year-end 2013 financial statement data that suggests that favorable MPL trends are subsiding.

By Chunpu Song, Krupal Rachh, Neil Dissanayake, Ram Kelkar, Victor Huang | 07 April 2014

Our survey explores hedging strategies, which are a major area of concern for insurers due to the risk of sharp increases in life insurance premium rates, declines in the equity markets around the world, and concerns about a deflationary spiral.

By Adam Schenck, Daren Lockwood, Ram Kelkar, Xiaohong Mo | 03 April 2014

Milliman reports no change in Hedge Cost Index for VA guarantees in March; Index stands at 70 basis points.

By Marcus Looft | 02 April 2014

Resolving the issue of significant price variance has become a priority for the insurance industry.

By David Benbow | 01 April 2014

The Department of Labor hadn't issued guidance promised to defined benefit plan sponsors in 2007, likely causing plan sponsors to spend extra time and money producing statements.

By Alan H. Perry, John W. Ehrhardt, Zorast Wadia | 01 April 2014

Interest rates rebounded, lowering plan liabilities, and investment performance exceeded expectations, raising plan asset values and making 2013 a “win-win” year.