Towers Watson

More Pension De-risking Ahead

By Susan Kelly | April 16, 2013

Companies are on track to continue lump-sum offers this year.
Warming to Investment Outsourcing

By Susan Kelly | March 12, 2013

More companies hand off the chore of investing pension plan assets.
Insurance Rates Up Again in Q4

By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 12, 2013

But the pace of the increases in commercial lines seems to be slowing.
Big Bond Investors Look Beyond Market Size

By Alexis Leondis and Lisa Abramowicz | January 22, 2013

Shift from market-size benchmarks may raise borrowing costs for industrialized nations.
Changing Taxation of 401(k)s Could Discourage Savings, Sponsors

By Susan Kelly | December 14, 2012

Many companies would drop 401(k) plans or consider dropping them, according to American Benefits Council survey. (Robyn Credico of Towers Watson)
Benchmarking of CEO Pay Questioned

By Dave Lindorff | November 27, 2012

Using peer groups to determine executive compensation leads to inflation, a study charges.
Dean Foods Names Bellairs CFO

By Ashley Scudder | November 9, 2012

Marsh & McLennan hires Walsh to head IR; Fossil grabs CFO Secor from Guess?, Orbitz names Marcus CFO
Pay Peer Groups Questioned

By Dave Lindorff | November 1, 2012

Using peer groups of similar companies to determine executive compensation can lead to pay inflation, a study charges.
See-Through 401(k) Fees May Lead to Churn

By Russ Banham | October 22, 2012

Transparency on costs could lead to unbundling, provider switches.
Companies Invest Steadily in HR Technology

By Mary Schroeder | September 13, 2012

In lean times, businesses want to be sure every hire works out.