Group annuities are a proven and effective risk management solution that meet the needs of both plan sponsors and plan participants. American National’s annuity solutions expertise helps plan sponsors eliminate pension risk while securing participant benefits.
Defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors are committed to keeping the pension promise. However, in today's increasingly more complex and risky environment, meeting that obligation is a growing challenge for companies that also have to focus on staying competitive and creating shareholder value. Many simply cannot develop or devote the specialized expertise – and often the increased capital – needed to adequately manage and fund a pension plan.
Whatever the founding assumptions might have been, DB plan sponsors currently face the risk of falling rates that can exacerbate funding shortfalls and depress future return expectations. Volatility in the equity markets is ever present and reducing the number and range of investment opportunities available to pension plans.
People are living healthier and living longer, which means that pension liabilities continue to grow – even for plans that are no longer accepting new members.
American National provides DB pension plan sponsors with tailored group annuity solutions for meeting their pension obligations while strategically reducing – or removing – the balance sheet risk associated with their plans. Options include:
Only the retirees of the plan are transferred to the insurer. The terminated vested members and actives remain in the plan.
All the members of the plan are transferred to the insurer and the plan is terminated.
The plan purchases a contract to hold as an asset. This buy-in contract provides guaranteed investment returns and longevity protection.
For over 100 years American National’s mission has been to provide reliable coverage for our clients when they need it most and to stay true to our company values: financial strength, integrity, respect, service, and teamwork. Our dedication to strong financial stability and growth has made us an industry leader with a focus on the long-term.
Fitch rating as of June 2023
A.M. Best as of July 2023
S&P rating as of November 2023
If you would like to learn more about our de-risking options, contact us to start the conversation.
Email:
prtsolutions@americannational.com
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