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August 11, 2025

LABOR DEPARTMENT WITHDRAWS ANNUITY SAFE HARBOR DIRECT FINAL RULE

Action Taken After Comments Filed by IRI, Others  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a direct…

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August 6, 2025

PROPOSED NJ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE COULD HINDER RETIREMENT PLANNING

Rule Might Reduce Number of Independent Financial Planners, Insurance Agents WASHINGTON, D.C. – A New Jersey proposed rule to change…

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July 31, 2025

IRI URGES LABOR DEPARTMENT TO KEEP SAFE HARBOR RULE

Withdrawal Could Disrupt Inclusion of Annuities in Workplace Retirement Plans WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposal…

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July 21, 2025

SENIOR SECURITY ACT PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senior Security Act of 2025 (HR 1469) to strengthen financial…

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July 3, 2025

CONGRESS PRESERVES TAX DEFERRAL OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Sent to President for Signature  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress preserved tax deferral of retirement savings…

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July 1, 2025

SENATE PRESERVES VITAL RETIREMENT SAVINGS INCENTIVE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a tax and budget reconciliation measure…

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May 29, 2025

IRI ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced three new representatives to its Board of Directors: Dominic Blue, Head…

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May 20, 2025

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON RETIREMENT PLAN PARITY, INVESTOR DISCLOSURE, AND SENIOR PROTECTION MEASURES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) is urging the House Financial Services Committee to approve three bipartisan bills…

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May 14, 2025

HOUSE COMMITTEE PRESERVES VITAL RETIREMENT SAVINGS INCENTIVE

Budget Reconciliation Measure Clears Hurdle  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Ways and Means voted to advance major provisions…

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April 9, 2025

IRI CONGRATULATES PAUL ATKINS ON CONFIRMATION AS SEC CHAIR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) congratulated Paul Atkins on the U.S. Senate’s vote to confirm his appointment…

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March 28, 2025

JASON BERKOWITZ RECEIVES 2025 IRI CHAIRMAN AWARD

TAMPA, FLORIDA – The Insured Retirement Institute’s (IRI) 2025 Chairman Award recipient is Jason Berkowitz, the association’s Chief Legal and…

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March 28, 2025

IRI HONORS JENN PRICE WITH RISING STAR AWARD

TAMPA, FLORIDA – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) presented Jenn Price, Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Retirement Services at Corebridge…

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