2024 marked another strong year for U.S. corporate pension funded status, driven by a net increase in discount rates driving falling pension liabilities, according to analyst firms. Milliman found ...
An increase in discount rates helped corporate pensions by offsetting both a decline in asset values and weak investment returns. The funded ratios of corporate pension plans in the U.S. mostly ...
“In 2025, the primary driver of improved funded statuses has been strong market returns, with interest rates remaining relatively stable and having minimal impact on pension liabilities,” said ...
Equity gains helped to offset liability headwinds from falling interest rates, bringing pension plans to full funding for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 02, 2024 ...
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its latest Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 ...
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released its monthly Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans. A ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The funded status of the nation’s largest corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans improved significantly in 2025, according to an analysis by WTW ...