| EXPECTED
RETIREMENT REFORM LEGISLATION TO BE FEATURED AT THE ANNUITY CONFERENCE AND
THE PENSION CONFERENCE
Atlanta, February 3, 2004
– Brian H. Graff, Esq., from American Society of Pension Actuaries will
share recent developments and what retirement reform legislation is on the
horizon at The Annuity Conference and The Pension Conference, to be held
March 31-April 2, 2004 in Las Vegas. Graff has had extensive involvement
in retirement legislation, including service as a delegate to the White
House/Congressional National Summit on Retirement Savings and as
legislative counsel to the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation.
While equity markets have
fluctuated significantly over the past few years, the demand for
retirement solutions continues to increase, as has the challenges to meet
those needs. Congress is constantly considering retirement reform
legislation, including annuitization proposals, legislation in response to
Enron, defined benefit funding reforms, and the next generation of pension
reform.
"Investment and record
keeping providers and plan sponsors are struggling to understand and
absorb an almost impossible wave of potential change that will
dramatically affect almost every aspect of managing and administering a
retirement plan," said Kent G. Callahan, president and CEO of
Transamerica Retirement Services. "Change is what keeps this industry
pointed in the right direction. It is the recent speed and broad scope of
change that represents our industry's biggest challenge. These conferences
will help industry professionals obtain the knowledge they need to
effectively deal with these challenges."
The Annuity Conference and The
Pension Conference are hosted by LOMA, LIMRA and the Society of Actuaries.
Registered attendees will be able to attend sessions at both conferences
and at the Managing Retirement Assets Symposium for no additional charge.
Topics will include emerging marketplace trends, strategies for specialty
markets, and conservation and asset retention. Registration is $795 for
LOMA, LIMRA and Society of Actuaries members and $1,195 for nonmembers for
registrations received by March 5, 2004. For more information, visit www.loma.org/annuity.asp
or call 770-984-6446.
Editor's Note
LIMRA International is a
worldwide association providing research, consulting and other services to
nearly 850 insurance and financial services companies in more than 60
countries. LIMRA was established in 1916 to help its member companies
maximize their marketing effectiveness. Visit LIMRA International at www.limra.com.
The Society of Actuaries is an
educational, research, and professional organization dedicated to serving
the public and Society members. Its mission is to advance knowledge and to
enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant
solutions for financial, business, and societal problems involving
uncertain future events. |
