What are the most important factors to consider when assessing pension fund solutions?

It is possible to determine how attractive a pension fund is by considering the following factors, which can then be reviewed at regular intervals: 

  • Coverage ratio
  • Conversion rate
  • Interest on retirement assets
  • Administration costs
  • Ratio of active members to retirees
  • Risk premium and costs

These factors should be weighted differently depending on the needs of the employees and the employer.

Would you like to know how your pension fund fares by comparison? VZ rates pension funds every year, examining the above points for more than 30 collective institutions. If you'd like to find out how they differ, request a free copy of the study.