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

Keith Golembiewski 7/27/2026

The inaugural LIMRA Retirement Plan Income Annuity Benchmark offers a first-of-its-kind view into the size and growth of the in-plan annuity market.

Summary

The inaugural LIMRA Retirement Plan Income Annuity Benchmark offers a first-of-its-kind view into the size and growth of the in-plan annuity market. By tracking assets, inflows, and outflows across leading providers, the study shows accelerating adoption of in-plan guaranteed income solutions and provides a valuable baseline for future market measurement. 

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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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