Employers

Security Benefit Gains Favorable Tax Treatment for Advisory Fees on Annuity Contracts

TOPEKA, KS, February 16, 2021 – Security Benefit today announced that it has received a favorable private letter ruling (PLR) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that payment of certain investment advisory fees from an annuity contract are not treated as a taxable event by the contract owner.

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Security Benefit PAC Statement

In light of the recent events in our nation’s capital, we have made the decision to pause all of our PAC contributions while we conduct a thorough review.

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Tapping Cloud Capabilities for Newer, Faster Innovations in Insurance

By John Keddy, Chief Technology Officer at Security Benefit 

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Security Benefit Charitable Trust Announces Donations to 11 Topeka-Area Human Service Organizations

Security Benefit Charitable Trust Announces Donations to 11 Topeka-Area Human Service Organizations

TOPEKA, KS, December 16, 2020 – The Security Benefit Charitable Trust, a committee representing the employees of Security Benefit and SE2, today announced a series of donations to help alleviate fin

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Solving the Retirement Predicament of America’s Solo Enterprises, Freelancers and Gig Workers

By Kevin Watt and Tom Granger

Americans are continuing to feel the impact of COVID-19 and many are finding, out of necessity or desire, that freelancing is a manageable way to create a primary income or bolster an existing income. 

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FIAs: The Right Strategies At The Right Time

By Doug Wolff, President of Security Benefit Life Insurance Company

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Making the most of low interest rate environments

By Doug Wolff, President of Security Benefit Life Insurance Company

Interest rates will eventually rise and when they do retirement savers want to be sure that they have diversified their portfolios.

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Small businesses have better options to consider as alternatives to CalSavers

By Kevin Watt, Sr. Vice President, Specialty Market Sales and Distribution Operations at Security Benefit

Employers have the opportunity to make a deliberate decision for a retirement savings plan that best meets their needs

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Security Benefit expands its flexible retirement platform with new App and Enhanced Service Capabilities

TOPEKA, KS, August 20, 2020 – Security Benefit announced today the expansion of its retirement plan service platform with a broad set of new digital enhancements, among them is its new My Security Benefit app and SmartChoice open architecture platform.

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