Posted on November 17, 2020
Rep. Richard Neal and Rep. Mike Kelly Hailed for Commitment
to America’s Workers, Retirees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) today presented House Ways and Means
Posted on November 16, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wayne Chopus, President and CEO of the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), issued a statement on the announcement that U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman J
Posted on November 10, 2020
Iowa Insurance Division Commissioner Doug Ommen Honored
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) presented its State Champion of Retirement Security Award to Iowa Insurance
Posted on November 9, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Certain regulatory relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the insured retirement industry operational should be adopted on a uniform, permanent basis, according
Posted on October 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule to provide regulatory guideposts for plan fiduciaries seeking to invest using non-pecuniary principles, particularl
Posted on October 27, 2020
IRI Says Proposal Will Enhance Workplace Retirement Plan Access and Features
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A comprehensive bipartisan retirement security proposal,to improve employer-provided retirement pl
Posted on October 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advocacy Association recognized Paul Richman, Chief Government and Political Affairs Officer of the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) as one its ‘Top Twenty in 20,&
Posted on October 9, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced election results for its Board of Directors.
In accordance with actions by the Nominating Committee and the Executive Committe
Posted on October 1, 2020
COVID-19 Takes a Toll on Annuity Sales, Assets Under Management Recover
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sales of fixed and variable annuities were $46.9 billion in the second quarter of 2020, a drop of 10.7
Posted on September 24, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within th
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