Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s
Pension Risk Transfer is a transaction that allows a defined benefit plan sponsor to mitigate risk and improve benefit security for plan members by transferring all or a portion of the plan to an insurance company. PRT is especially beneficial in helping plan sponsors manage market volatility and changing economic conditions.
PRT transactions enable companies to focus on what they do best – run their business and serve their customers. These transactions help simplify a company’s administrative processes, streamline backend operations and ensure a greater level of oversight and transparency in managing pension obligations.
In Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) transactions, plan sponsors have several options to consider when exploring de-risking solutions. These options include plan terminations, retiree lift-outs, buy-ins and buy-outs, each tailored to meet the specific needs of the plan sponsor and their participants.
Banner Life Insurance Company and William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York offer life insurance and Pension Risk Transfer products. The US retirement division of the Banner Life family of companies was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Visit the link below.
Customers can gain access and manage a policy through our online customer support portal by logging in here.
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For questions about PRT or to discuss your pension de-risking needs, call us at 203-653-8922 or email [email protected].
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For current customers with a Banner Life retirement annuity, please call 800-664-6129 (toll free) or 301-810-4927 (direct) or email us at [email protected]
For current customers with a William Penn retirement annuity, please call 855-914-9123 (toll free) or 301-810-4412 (direct) or email us at [email protected]
- 800-664-6129 Toll Free
- 301-810-4927 Direct
- Fax: 301-294-6985
- Hours: 8:00–6:00 ET, Monday–Friday
- [email protected]
- 855-914-9123 Toll Free
- 301-810-4412 Direct
- Fax: 301-294-6985
- Hours: 8:00–6:00 ET, Monday–Friday
- [email protected]