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The American Rescue Plan, Tax Policy, and an Accelerated Economy

Newport anticipates significant changes and opportunities in 2021, impacting compensation and retirement benefits for highly compensated employees (HCEs) and providing opportunities for companies to rethink their business. Non-qualified plans and company-owned life insurance (COLI) can help companies address cost, compensation, and benefits issues. 
 

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Case Study: Getting the Right Board Directors on the Bus

A Board Chairperson suspected that certain Board Directors no longer embraced the company’s mission and in some instances, Directors did not appear to be fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities. Newport assisted the client by conducting an unbiased performance appraisal of all of the client’s independent Board Directors.
 

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Newport Investment Management Due Diligence Process

Newport believes that investment managers should be selected and monitored using a well-defined process. Our dedicated team of research analysts combines quantitative analysis and qualitative research to help identify investment managers we believe will provide superior long-term results.

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Newport Executive Benefits Survey Details the Latest in NQDC Plans

What are the latest trends in executive benefit plans? And how have these programs been impacted by the economic impact of COVID-19? Find out in the 2020 Newport/PLANSPONSOR Executive Benefits Survey Report.
 

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Bank Owned Life Insurance 

Newport has received a number of questions from our clients and advisor partners regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Bank Owned Life Insurance and the life insurance industry. The potential impact of a global pandemic specific to the insurance industry includes: mortality impact, operational impact and economic impact.  
 

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Managing Compensation Realities in the Age of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses nationwide. Newport’s Compensation Consulting team has been monitoring the impact on compensation programs and has developed some innovative strategies to enable companies to move forward and operate in the “new normal.”

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BOLI Purchases in Today's Banking Environment

During this challenging economic landscape, Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) remains an asset banks should consider due to the consistent income produced by BOLI policies through high credit quality insurance companies.

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It's Not Just About the Money

Plan Sponsor and Advisor Webinar
June 9, 2020

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Clay Kennedy Joins Newport as Regional Director

Newport, a leading provider of retirement plan services, has announced that Clay Kennedy has joined the organization as a Regional Director.

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Managing Challenges for Non-Qualified Plans Related to Coronavirus 

Plan Sponsor and Advisor Webinar
April 6, 2020

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