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 strong in-house software development capacity enables us to create customized tools to meet unique client needs.
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.
Count on predictable contributions and lower investment risk while securing lifetime pensions for your participants.
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.
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.
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.
States Pull Back on Pension Payments as Virus Ravages Revenue
Colorado and South Carolina have pulled back from making additional payments to their underfunded pensions, moves that may play out in other states that are struggling to balance budgets as the coronavirus ravages tax revenue.
Pandemic Puts More Stress On Struggling Pension System
The coronavirus outbreak has presented daunting challenges for an already-struggling multiemployer pension plan system. It's also amplifying calls for Congress to step up and pass legislation to protect against millions of retirees losing their financial livelihood.
What the Economic Downturn Could Mean for Pension Plans
While there's no immediate danger that defined-benefit pension plans will fall short of resources to meet obligations during the pandemic crisis, many are taking their lumps as financial markets tumble. And the knock-on effects of the economic downturn could pose long-term challenges for pension plan sponsors as they try to meet their obligations to participants.
An open letter to our clients
Reminder: PCORI Fee Due July 31
The annual PCORI fee is due by July 31. (Your insurer will pay this if you are fully insured.)
IRS Issues Guidance for COVID-19 Distributions from Retirement Plans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued more guidance on coronavirus-related distributions.
The IRS issued two notices that permit easing certain restrictions that apply to cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts and high deductible health plans (HDHPs).
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.
- Coralie Taylor, Consulting Actuary, FSA, FCA, MAAA, EA
- Alice Alsberghe, Associate Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
- Kathy Swan, Consulting Actuary, FSA, MAAA, EA
- Steven Newcomb, Associate Actuary, FSA, MAAA, EA
- Alex Kupperman, Associate Actuary, FSA, CERA, MAAA
- John McKevitt, Consulting Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
- Michael Schionning, Principal Consulting Actuary, FSA, MAAA
- Leighann Maloney, Senior Actuarial Analyst
- Timothy Doyle, Associate Actuary, ASA, MAAA, EA
- Chris Ludwiczak, Associate Actuary, FSA
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.