Why Missing a Single Mortality Event Can Put Your Entire Plan at Risk
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. In the administration of pension plans, retiree benefit programs, and life insurance portfolios, accuracy is non-negotiable. Yet a single unreported mortality event can create a costly chain reaction, impacting financial stability, compliance integrity, and stakeholder trust. Abacus Intel delivers […]
The Role of Compliance in Connecting Beneficiaries to Their Benefits
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. In today’s regulatory climate, compliance is more than an obligation, it is a core fiduciary responsibility that protects plan assets, ensures accurate mortality reporting, and delivers benefits to the right people without delay. For pension plans, insurance carriers, and […]
5 Questions Pension Administrators Should Ask About Data Accuracy
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. Behind every mortality audit lies a critical question: Is your plan equipped to fulfill its fiduciary promise? Mortality data is more than a database, it’s the foundation of financial integrity, overpayment prevention, and trust in plan administration. Abacus Intel […]
Why Mortality Verification Belongs in Every Quarter-End Checklist
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. As administrators prepare to close the books on Q3, the focus naturally falls on reconciliations, reporting, and compliance reviews. But quarter-end isn’t just about balancing numbers, it’s about ensuring the data behind those numbers is accurate. One of the […]
What A Government Shutdown Means for Pension Fund Administrators & Mortality Verification
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. When the federal government shuts down, the impacts not only affect Washington but also extends far beyond. For pension administrators, one of the most immediate and overlooked consequences is the suspension of mortality verification through the Social Security Administration […]
Why Accurate Data Is Essential for Pension Plan Integrity
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. Every year, U.S. pension plans lose millions of dollars to overpayments caused by outdated participant records; each one affecting a retiree who depends on accuracy and trust. As a pension administrator, accurate data is the foundation of financial integrity […]
The Impact of Job Hopping on Pension Plans
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. The perception that younger workers “job hop” more than past generations is often exaggerated. Research from the National Institute on Retirement Security, in its report Debunking the Job-Hopping Myth about Millennials and Gen Z, shows that millennials and Gen […]
How Advanced Data Verification Technology Protects Union Pensions and Reduces Plan Risk
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. Unions are built on trust and a shared goal, a healthy workplace, and a secure retirement. Managing a multiemployer pension plan brings layers of complexity. With thousands of active and retired participants, employers, and dependents to track, maintaining accurate […]
How Insurance Carriers Can Improve Mortality Verification and Benefit Transfers
When a loved one passes away, families are often overwhelmed – emotionally, logistically, and financially. Amid the grief and the numerous responsibilities that follow, an important question eventually arises: Did my loved one have life insurance, and how do I claim it? The reality is that most beneficiaries don’t file a claim right away. Some […]
What Pension Plans and Insurers Need to Know About the Ending Improper Payments Act
**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026. The federal government recently passed the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, legislation designed to strengthen data sharing and prevent payments from going to individuals after a mortality event has occurred. As Senator John Kennedy stated, “The […]