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The Growth of In-Plan Annuities in the U. S. Retirement Plan Income Annuity Market

Keith Golembiewski 7/27/2026

Insight into the growth of the in-plan annuity market and the increasing adoption of guaranteed income solutions within retirement plans.

Summary

The LIMRA Retirement Plan Income Annuity Study provides a first-of-its-kind assessment of the in-plan annuity market. Drawing on data from leading providers, it examines assets, inflows, and outflows to reveal growth trends and increasing adoption of guaranteed income solutions within retirement plans. As the first study of its kind, it establishes a valuable baseline for future market analysis

 

 

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Meet the Project Director

Keith Golembiewski

In 2024, Golembiewski became the director of LIMRA’s annuity research program. In this capacity, he leads the team responsible for LIMRA’s annuity benchmark sales studies, as well as all annuity trending and insights research. Prior to 2024, he was senior director of LIMRA’s strategic research program, leading the research efforts on key enterprise-wide initiatives, including the direct-to-consumer market, industry scenario planning, and a targeted program of hot topic insights for members.

Golembiewski has more than 25 years of experience in strategic research and competitive intelligence at leading insurance organizations including Prudential Financial, The Hartford, and the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Connecticut College.

Assistant Vice President and Director of Annuity Research
LIMRA and LOMA
KGolembiewski@limra.com


For more information, please contact KGolembiewski@limra.com.

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