Jan
16
Marin pension board takes conservative approach on big gains
Despite a 32% investment return in the last fiscal year, Marin County's public pension fund is playing it safe.
Classic Values
Innovative Advice
We seek to empower you to understand and manage the risks of your pension and health plans. We combine our highly qualified consultants and sophisticated tools to create effective solutions to address those risks.
Our Solutions
Our strong in-house software development capacity enables us to create customized tools to meet unique client needs.
Pension
How Will You Handle Volatility?
We regularly stress test pension and health and welfare plans to illustrate the biggest risks to your plans. We analyze the impact of changes in investment returns, interest rates, longevity, and contribution rates to find out how vulnerable you are to market volatility.
Adjustable Pension Plans
How Can Adjustable Pension Plans Help You?
Count on predictable contributions and lower investment risk while securing lifetime pensions for your participants.
Health & Welfare
Is Your Health Plan Meeting Your Needs?
Cheiron understands the balance between providing valuable benefits and managing your fund’s assets. We can help your fund achieve its goals by projecting cash flows, pricing benefits, finding the right business partners, and much more.
Cheiron Case Studies
Stress Testing Makes MainePERS’ Cost-Sharing Plan Sustainable
Sandy Matheson, executive director of MainePERS, worried about the impact on participating local districts of earning less than the discount rate so she asked Cheiron to stress test a range of likely scenarios.
Variable Pension Plan Advantageous for Union Members and Employers
Members of the Greater Boston Hospitality Employers Local 26 wanted a secure pension plan. Participating employers worried about the costs and risks of a DB plan. So the union asked Cheiron to design a pension plan that would satisfy both groups.
News
Jan
17
New analysis shows San Diego's pension system compares favorably to systems across state, nation
A new analysis shows the city of San Diego's pension system is in strong financial shape compared to similar systems across the state and the nation.
Jan
07
San Diego's pension payment plunges $31M thanks to robust stock market
Strong investment returns fueled primarily by the stock market have shrunk San Diego's annual pension payment by nearly $31 million and reduced the city's pension debt below $3 billion.
Resources
Mar
19
An open letter to our clients
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Health Plans Must Cover Cost of OTC Home COVID-19 Tests
01/14/22
On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) issued joint FAQs which require group health plans to provide coverage for OTC COVID-19 tests without cost-sharing and without an order or individualized clinical assessment by a health care provider beginning January 15, 2022.
IRS Announces 13 Cent Increase in 2021-2022 PCORI Fee
01/11/22
The IRS has announced the latest PCORI fee increase.
IRS Guidance Clarifies COBRA Election and Payment Extensions
12/29/21
The IRS has released guidance clarifying prior regulations that extended deadlines for participants to elect COBRA coverage and pay COBRA premiums. It also addresses the interaction with the COBRA premium assistance available for certain individuals under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Grow Your Actuarial Career with Us
Contribute big ideas. Collaborate with colleagues around the country. Work on a variety of projects. At Cheiron, you can be an actuarial consultant and still crunch numbers. Because of our rapid growth, we have opportunities for talented actuaries at all levels. Come grow with us.
“Cheiron trusts me and all employees to do our best for the clients, and this encourages me to develop my consulting skills so that I am a better employee and better consultant for our clients.”
- Coralie Taylor, Consulting Actuary, FSA, FCA, MAAA, EA
“The variety of clients I service and the projects I’m involved in and the integrity and quality of work at Cheiron are among the reasons I plan on staying here for a very long time.”
- Alice Alsberghe, Consulting Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
“The beauty of working here is that my opinions and ideas are not disregarded because I am considered too junior or inexperienced.”
- Kathy Swan, Consulting Actuary, FSA, MAAA, EA
“I believe that the work my colleagues and I do is top notch, and I attribute much of my career success to the experiences that Cheiron has offered me.”
- Alex Kupperman, Consulting Actuary, FSA, CERA, MAAA
“Cheiron has an unusually collaborative and creative culture.”
- John McKevitt, Consulting Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
“At Cheiron, consultants constantly share ideas so that we can create unique solutions for our clients and actually see the positive impact of our consulting advice on our clients and their members.”
- Michael Schionning, Principal Consulting Actuary, FSA, MAAA
“Cheiron offers an innovative culture made up of talented individuals who are dedicated to their clients and each other; it’s truly a rewarding company to work for.”
- Leighann Maloney, Senior Actuarial Analyst
“Cheiron’s culture is one of openness. If I have a question, I can reach out directly to several experts on the subject. Everyone is available just a click or a call away.”
- Timothy Doyle, Associate Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
“At Cheiron, we all have flexible schedules to work around life and families outside the office. Inside the office, it is a small community filled with big personalities.”
- Chris Ludwiczak, Associate Actuary, FSA
5 Top Reasons to Work at Cheiron
Use sophisticated tools
We’re at the forefront of building new technological tools to help clients manage the risks of their plans.
Create unique solutions
Our consultants are known for creative approaches to solving formidable problems.
Earn a share of company profits
Cheiron has contributed to the profit-sharing program every year since 2004.
Receive a handsome healthcare package
We pay the insurance premiums for you and your children and contribute to health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts.
Aim for an FSA
We encourage you to adjust your workflow and take study leave. Actuaries receive generous raises and bonuses for passing exams and attaining actuarial credentials.