Description: At this presentation, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor discusses the following topics of current interest: 1. Recently issued 404c regulations affecting defined contribution plan investments, and 2. Annuities and Guaranteed Investment Contracts 'GIC's' in light of the Executive Life insolvency. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 18, No. 4B.

Description: This panel discussion covers early retirement incentive programs, also known as early retirement windows, at an elementary level. The topics discussed include design issues, communicating effectively, determining cost, ensuring success, and pitfalls. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 17, No. 4A.

Description: Panelists in session 98PD of the New York Annual Meeting discuss the issues considered by corporate sponsors in making decisions regarding the design or redesign of 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 session discussion is about pension plan design. How are pension actuaries modifying plans to conform to TRA 86 and OBRA 87? What is the impact of the new integration regulations? What is the current status of cash balance plans? Are defined benefit plan dead? From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 15, No. 3B.