Description: The article is a summary of Society of Actuaries report entitled “Annuity Market Pricing Approaches” sponsored by the Retirement Section Research Committee. The report examines the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) methodology of developing solvency valuation assumptions, compares it to methods used in the U.S., and considers if it could be used in other markets, such as U.S. group annuities or individual annuities

Description: Read the chairperson's annual newsletter to learn more about the Retirement Section Council's (RSC) activities and new members of the leadership team, including the 2024 chairperson.

Description: Discussion of the challenges actuaries face in selecting an interest rate for the purpose of calculating Withdrawal Liability for a Multiemployer pension fund in the US. Recent court cases are referenced.

Description: Details on the Retirement Section Council and the direction we're moving for our members.

Description: Chairperson's welcome to the RS and thoughts about our future.

Description: Collective Defined Contribution Plans offer an option in plan design that lies somewhere between defined benefit and defined contribution plans. This is achieved by fixing the contributions to the plan, but allowing benefits to fluctuate based on experience. This article provides a basic summary of how they can be structured. There are limitations to their use in the US, but are gaining in popularity elsewhere around the globe.

Description: Read as I reflect on the Retirement Section Council’s most recent meeting in San Diego, two clear themes were repeatedly discussed and debated.

Description: Article from the chairperson of the Retirement Section of the SOA regarding section activities.

Description: Chairperson's column for the February issue of Retirement Section News introducing section members to recent changes in section areas of interest.

Description: Proposed update of Chile’s landmark 1981 DB to DC national pension program conversion.