Bloomberg Law: Pending DOL Report to Consider Pension Risk Transfer Changes

Bloomberg Law: Pending DOL Report to Consider Pension Risk Transfer Changes

“We look forward to seeing the report, which we very much hope will include PRC’s recommendations to strengthen protections for workers and retirees when companies transfer their pension liabilities to insurance companies,” said Karen Friedman, PRC’s executive director. “Plan participants lose a lot in these transactions—including valuable [Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation] insurance and other ERISA rights—and it is critical for DOL to update its guidance.”