MetLife poll: 95% of DB sponsors with de-risking goals intend full liability divestment
By IAN Editorial Desk
14 October 2026·2 min read
Primary source: metlife.com
In July, 62% of surveyed sponsors said prevailing interest rates were providing favourable annuity buyout pricing.
MetLife's 2026 Pension Risk Transfer Poll found that 95% of surveyed defined benefit (DB) sponsors with de-risking goals ultimately intended to divest all pension liabilities. The insurer released the findings on 7 October 2026.
MMR Research Associates conducted the poll on 13–22 July among 250 DB plan sponsors with at least $100 million in plan assets and pension de-risking goals.…
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