Description: This meeting session, which occurred at the April 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Orlando, presented a panel discussion that focused on retirement age issues, trends and assumptions related to pension plans. Also a discussion of factors that affect early retirement elections

Description: This presentation is Part II of a two part series arranged by the Society of Actuaries Futurism Section. Part I discussed the demographic changes, business restructurings, changing social values, and changing government roles that are predicted to occur in the next 20 years. Part II discusses the effects these changes are expected have on retirement plans and retirement security. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 20, No. 3A.

Description: This session discussion is about changes in benefit plan programs as a result of the latest round of law changes, changes affecting qualifications, discrimination and coverage requirements. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 14, No. 4B.

Description: This presentation from Session 56 of the SOA June 2005 New Orleans Health/Pension Spring Meeting discusses the risks faced by sponsors of defined benefit pension plans and how actuaries can help these plan sponsors adopt plan design strategies to manage these risks. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2.

Description: Speakers review current trends in phased and partial retirement, benefit design issues surrounding phased retirement and deferred retirement option programs DROPs. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 87pd.

Description: This 1978 discussion session focuses on the design of pension plans from the perspective of small and large employers, for insured and non-insured plans, and for Canada and the United States.

Description: This session reviews the various significant risks associated with DC plans, with a particular focus on the risks that continue to be borne by plan sponsors. Attendees gain an understanding of the risks that DC plan sponsors carry and the management of such risks. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2, Session 96pd.

Description: Panelists discuss the retirement income needs of employees and how those needs are being met by existing and evolving retirement programs. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 24, No. 3.

Description: The pros and cons of both types of plans are debated, employer and employee objectives are highlighted , and the range of hybrid plans also will be included. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 12, No. 1.

Description: This 1982 discussion session is about the design of pension plan benefits under inflationary conditions. Specifically it covers: 1. Measuring the reduction of purchasing power and retirement income needs, 2. Cost implications of alternative means of financing pension adjustments after retirement, and 3. Public policy issues involved in the design of indexed benefits.