Pension Risk Solutions
MetLife has a long history of developing innovative solutions. Discover how we can help with your Pension Risk Transfer.
The MetLife enterprise has an over 150-year history of developing innovative solutions, so you can feel confident about partnering with us. We'll collaborate with you to identify a clear path to reducing pension risks during these uncertain times.
MetLife’s 2021 Pension Risk Transfer Poll
Partial Risk Transfer
Settle a portion of a plan’s liabilities through an annuity buyout.
Full Risk Transfer
Settle your plan liabilities through an annuity buyout.
Premium Payment
Buyout transactions can be made in cash or subject to any required regulatory approval by a transfer of assets-in-kind (AIK).
- Transfer of a portion of your company’s plan to the issuing MetLife insurance company1 — permanently
- Reduction in plan size
- Elimination of most investment, interest rate, longevity and early retirement risks associated with the transferred portion of your company’s plan
- Absorption of ongoing costs associated with the transferred portion of your company’s plan — including administration and investment costs — by the issuing MetLife insurance company1
Our Full Risk Transfer solution offers:
- Transfer of your company’s plan in its entirety to the issuing MetLife insurance company1 — permanently
- Elimination of most volatility and risks associated with your company’s plan
- Reassignment of your company’s obligations associated with the plan to the issuing MetLife insurance company1
- Removal of ongoing costs such as administration, investment and PBGC premium costs
AIK transfers benefit your company by:
- Potentially reducing the premium
- Reducing the need to liquidate significant portions of plan assets, which can lead to:
- Asset Liability Management (ALM) mismatches
- Material transaction costs
- A drag on portfolio returns or yields pre-closing
- Reducing risk during the transition period from current plan status to the insurer.
Download our Assets-in-Kind Transfers Onesheet
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Why Choose MetLife?1
Seamless, first-rate service for employees
Global Customer Solutions Center to assist with benefit related matters
Access to MyBenefits — our self-service web portal for plan participants
Transfer your pension risk and keep your commitment to retirees
Pension benefit representatives provide the highest levels of service
Adherence to rigorous data security standards and processes
A large team specializing in pension risk transfers
Industry-leading knowledge, thought leadership and insights
Offering a spectrum of risk mitigating solutions customized to fit your needs
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Since 1921, MetLife has worked with companies on their de-risking journey while providing retiree financial security.
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1Group annuity contracts can be issued by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 200 Park Ave. NY, NY 10166 or Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, 5601 South 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Like most group annuity contracts, MetLife group annuities contain certain limitations, exclusions and terms for keeping them in force. Ask a MetLife representative for costs and complete details.