pension risk transfer – Actuarial News

Link: https://www.ai-cio.com/news/pacific-life-fined-for-unlicensed-pension-risk-transfers-in-new-york/

Excerpt:

Pacific Life Insurance Co. has agreed to pay a $3 million fine after a New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) investigation found that the firm had conducted pension risk transfer (PRT) business in the state without a license.
It is the third enforcement action by the DFS against a major insurance company for unlicensed PRT business. In April 2020, the regulator fined Athene $45 million, and in February it fined AIG $12 million, both for conducting unauthorized pension risk transfer transactions in New York.

Author(s): Michael Katz

Publication Date: 14 Jan 2022

Publication Site: ai-CIO

Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210503005554/en/UNITE-HERE-Launches-Website-for-Beneficiaries-of-Pension-Plans-Taken-Over-by-Athene

Excerpt:

As Athene takes control of pension plan assets, it seeks to profit by earning more from investment returns than it is required to pay out to recipients. Athene uses Bermuda-based reinsurance subsidiaries to reinsure most deposits. Apollo manages most of Athene’s assets in exchange for fees. Apollo invests some of Athene’s assets in loans and structured debt products originated or securitized by Apollo affiliates.
Apollo Global Management created Athene in 2009 and has managed its assets since its inception. On March 8, Apollo announced its plan to acquire and merge with Athene.
UNITE HERE’s new website will provide information and resources to the beneficiaries of plans taken over by Athene. It includes facts about the recent JCPenney transaction, links to reporting on Athene’s investment practices, and contact information for relevant regulatory agencies. Beneficiaries can use the site to sign up for updates.

Publication Date: 3 May 2021

Publication Site: Businesswire

Tag: pension risk transfer

Pacific Life Fined for Unlicensed Pension Risk Transfers in New York