AUL Retirement Services’ ranks in 401(k) Exchange’s Top 10 for investment, record keeping, administrative services
Contact:
Beth King, APR, Media Relations Manager
(317) 285-4168 or beth.king@oneamerica.com
For Immediate Release:
Indianapolis (Aug. 17, 2009) – American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company, has been ranked in the top ten listing of small market providers by 401kExchange, Inc. for the first half of 2009. The AUL Retirement Services division scored second place for Investment Services and third for Record Keeping and Administrative Services.
Using 5500 forms, 401kExchange bi-annually contacts plan sponsors and asks them to rate plan providers on their overall satisfaction of service. Providers are scored based on the number of clients who complete surveys and on the amount of very satisfied and excellent ratings they receive.
401kExchange provides business development, market intelligence, and due diligence services for the 401(k) and retirement industry serving the small and mid-sized corporate market by connecting plan sponsors, retirement advisors, broker dealers, and service providers.
“We are honored to be ranked by a prestigious organization like the 401kExchange,” said Bill Yoerger, senior vice president for AUL Retirement Services. “With plan sponsor satisfaction down from year ago levels, being ranked within the top ten providers is further validation that AUL Retirement Services is providing a positive client experience when it comes to managing participants’ retirement accounts.”
“For as long as we can remember, AUL has been servicing the small plan DC market at the highest level, said Fred Barstein, president and CEO of 401kExchange, Inc. “With a strong commitment to the market, our 2009 mid year ratings reinforce their position.”
401kExchange surveyed and qualified 54 companies in the small market provider category in the first half of 2009. Ratings have been conducted since 1996. For ratings and methodology information, visit www.401kexchange.com.
About AUL Retirement Services
American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) is the founding member of OneAmerica® and offers a wide range of products and services for retirement plans of individuals and employers. As a leader in the retirement services industry, AUL provides local service through a national network of experienced professionals specializing in the 401(k) and 403(b) and 457 (nonprofit) markets.
About AUL
American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmericaâ company, is focused on providing a strong portfolio of products for individuals, families and small businesses. AUL utilizes a national network of experienced professionals specializing in an extensive menu of financial products, including life insurance, annuities and employee benefit plan products. The company helps consumers plan for tomorrow by creating, leveraging and protecting their financial futures.
About OneAmerica
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The companies of OneAmerica® can trace their solid foundations back more than 130 years in the insurance and financial services marketplace.
OneAmerica’s nationwide network of companies offers a variety of products to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and other clients. These products include retirement plans, products and services; individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The goal of OneAmerica is to blend the strengths of each company to achieve greater collective results.
The products of the OneAmerica companies are distributed through a network of employees, agents, brokers and other distribution sources that are committed to increasing value to our policyholders by helping them plan to meet their financial goals.
We deliver on our promises when customers need us most.
Tax qualified retirement plans from American United Life Insurance Companyâ (AUL) are funded by an AUL group annuity contract. While a participant in an annuity contract may benefit from additional investment and annuity related benefits under the annuity contract, any tax deferral is provided by the plan and not the annuity contract.
Registered group variable annuity contracts issued by AUL are distributed by OneAmerica Securities, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, P.O. Box 1984, Indianapolis, IN 46206, (317) 285-1877, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of AUL.
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