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Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
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The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) is a leading U.S. trade association representing the retirement income industry. Its members include life insurers, asset managers, broker-dealers, and distribution firms involved in providing annuities and other insured retirement solutions. IRI focuses on advancing retirement security through advocacy, research, and education. It works with policymakers to promote legislation that supports access to lifetime income products, conducts industry research on retirement trends, and provides resources to help financial professionals and consumers understand retirement planning options.
What They’re Saying: Reaction to Today’s 8.7% Social Security COLA Announcement
The raise is historic, but reaction focuses largely on how the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated
Senate HELP Committee Advances RISE & SHINE Act
Today the committee marked up and advanced its piece of the next package of major retirement security legislation
Global Atlantic’s Nelson Honored as IRI’s 2022 Champion of Retirement Security
Powerful annuity advocate chosen for her tireless dedication and commitment to advancing IRI-supported public policies through advocacy, communications, education, and other initiatives
Financial Literacy Month Offers Chance to Boost Americans’ ‘Retirement IQ’
New survey from the Insured Retirement Institute finds seven in 10 Americans do not understand the concept of sequence of returns risk, among other concerns
Study Finds Tomorrow’s Retirees Feel Less Financially Secure Than Today’s
New IRI study highlights significant differences between current and future retirees
SECURE 2.0 Doesn’t Make Cut for $1.5T Omnibus Bill
Despite bipartisan support, retirement reform package ends up not being included in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022
IRI ‘Optimistic’ Meaningful Retirement Legislation Will Pass in 2022
In unveiling their “2022 Retirement Security Blueprint” Thursday, Insured Retirement Institute leaders express confidence at least some current retirement reform bills will become law
Bill Allowing Annuities as QDIAs in 401(k)s Introduced in House
Reintroduction of “Lifetime Income For Employees Act” by Reps. Donald Norcross and Tim Walberg offers retirement savers improved ability to generate protected income stream
2021 Annuity Sales Highest Since 2008 (No Thanks to 401(k)s)
While 2022 figures to be a banner year for the introduction of annuities into retirement plans in the wake of the SECURE Act, 401ks were still just a minor factor in strong 2021 annuity sales
Sens. Cardin, Portman Honored as 2021 ‘Champions of Retirement Security’
Insured Retirement Institute bestows 2021 award on Senate duo for continued efforts to enhance retirement security for America’s workers and retirees