Posted on September 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) is saddened by the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We extend our s
Posted on September 16, 2020
“We Cannot Let It Just Be Words”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) today told a National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) panel that it is leadin
Posted on August 19, 2020
By: Wayne Chopus, President & CEO, Insured Retirement Institute
Like most people, the pandemic has changed many things for me. I’ve traded my commute into the city for a walk into my home o
Posted on August 18, 2020
Regulation Will Encourage Consumers to Plan and Save for Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Labor Department today issued an interim final rule to establish a requirement for retirement plans to
Posted on August 7, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) President and CEO Wayne Chopus issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate vote to confirm the appointment of Hester M. Peirce
Posted on August 7, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Among the Insured Retirement Institute’s (IRI) core strategic objectives is leading the retirement income industry to modernize the annuity transaction process. With the
Posted on August 6, 2020
Agency Should Withdraw Reinterpretation of Fiduciary Status Test
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) should make constructive changes to its latest fiduciary investment advice
Posted on August 5, 2020
Month-Long Event to Feature Content on Product Innovation, DEI, Leadership, 2020 Election and More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced today that it will host a f
Posted on August 4, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Negotiations between the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders to craft a new COVID-19 relief package should include help for retirement savers to recover from the ec
Posted on July 31, 2020
Report Language Reflects Bipartisan Legislation Seeking Remedy for Bureaucratic Hurdles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a funding bill for several federal age
Posted on July 31, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) was recognized for its advocacy efforts to enact the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The American Society
Posted on July 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. Department of Labor proposal to provide regulatory guideposts for plan fiduciaries involving environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing should be withdrawn, a
Posted on July 27, 2020
IRI Letter to AMORE Act Sponsors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Senate measure to allow workers to make catch up contributions to retirement plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic should be enhanced w
Posted on July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) today urged the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to take necessary steps to implement key provisions of a new federal retirement security
Posted on July 18, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) joins in mourning the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, one of our nation’s most historic and dedicated leaders in the fight for ci