In a regulatory environment increasingly focused on transparency and accountability, what does it really mean to be a prudent fiduciary in a health and welfare context?
How HR leaders can turn pharmacy transparency into real leverage
In Part 2 of this series, we explore where employers have more leverage in pharmacy benefits than they realize—and how to apply it deliberately in the best interest of plan participants.
Why pharmacy transparency is becoming a C-suite issue
In Part 1 of a two-part series, we examine why pharmacy transparency has become a C-suite issue—and what it means for fiduciary oversight.
Ask an Adviser: Can terminating a defined benefit plan be more seamless?
Learn how to best position a frozen DB plan for termination.
How to tell if you’re paying reasonable fees for actuarial services
As a defined benefit (DB) plan sponsor, it can be difficult to determine whether the fees you are paying for actuarial services are reasonable. Here are some ways to evaluate whether actuarial fees are in line with the services provided.
You’ve frozen your pension — now what? 6 steps in terminating a plan
Each phase of pension plan termination involves numerous decision points and incredible amounts of data-crunching.
To keep pension plan liabilities accurate, get to know participants’ marital status
Confirming marital status when a participant dies is an important part of a plan administrator’s responsibilities, but it takes legwork and personalized attention. Here are some tactics we have used with great success.