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The leading trade association for the insured retirement industry.

Annual Event

2024 IRI Annual Conference

Join IRI for this three-day event that features general sessions and keynote speakers providing thought-provoking content and a big-picture perspective on the fundamental issues of the day. And a thematically tracked system of break-out sessions offers the opportunity to customize your overall conference experience.

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IRI 2023 Highlights

2023 Mid-Year Report

 

The IRI Mid-Year report is an overview of major IRI activities, accomplishments, and progress toward our strategic objectives in the first half of 2023. The year began at a gallop on the heels of the enactment of the Secure 2.0 Act, the runup to another record-breaking annual conference, significant progress on our initiative to transform the annuity transaction process, and more.

Awards and Recognition

IRI is an award-winning trade association and recognized for its influence in public policy advocacy. Read more about these notable achievements

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Leading the Industry

Advocacy

IRI is the voice of the insured retirement industry before policymakers, including federal regulatory agencies, Congress, and state regulators and legislators.

Industry Resources

Member Programs

IRI membership offers unique services and resources including access to industry-leading initiatives.

April 11, 2023

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

IRI Commitment IRI and its members are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the insured retirement industry….

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October 8, 2021

Operations & Technology

Strategic Objectives Operations & Technology One of IRI’s unique strategic objectives is to lead the industry in developing the digital…

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January 11, 2023

Career Center

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Resources & More

Research

Find relevant resources you need with IRI's research materials, including exclusive research for members, access to partnered research and industry sales data, and the Factbook - our industry's go-to resource book.

Your Knowledge Source

Education

Comprehensive educational opportunities are available to members through complimentary online webinars, a full catalog of Continuing Education courses through Reg Ed, discounts for FINRA continuing education, and reduced rates for our annual conferences.

Leadership Spotlight

The Long View

IRI celebrates exemplary leadership within the insured retirement industry. Jonathan Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Investments, opens up about his perspective on how sustainable investing fits into the company’s commitment to clients.

Stay Informed

Latest News

News from the Insured Retirement Institute.

September 12, 2023

IRI RESEARCH FINDS CONSUMERS PRIORITIZE RETIREMENT INCOME AND ASSET PROTECTION MORE THAN GROWTH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Financial professionals say that clients are prioritizing retirement income and asset protection more than growth, according to…

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September 9, 2023

STATEMENT BY WAYNE CHOPUS, PRESIDENT AND CEO, INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE REGARDING THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FIDUCIARY REGULATION

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) decision to try again to advance a new fiduciary proposal will hurt working families’ ability…

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September 8, 2023

IRI PROPOSES CHANGES TO NAIC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL BULLETIN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposed model National Association of Insurance Commissioners bulletin on insurers’ use of algorithms, predictive models, and…

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