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Enhancing Governance and Aligning Investments for Captive Insurance Reserves Through an Evaluation

Insurance Company Investment Program Evaluation and Governance Review Case Study Client Overview & ObjectivesA medium-sized captive insurer of a manufacturing company engaged…

Building Confidence and Governance: Evaluating a Multi-Billion Dollar Faith-Based Investment Program

Client Overview & Objectives The investment committee of a faith-based foundation engaged North Pier to evaluate the effectiveness of its investment program…

Strong Governance Through Transition: Actuarial Search for Global Law Firm

Client Overview & Objectives A leading global law firm based in the U.S. engaged North Pier Search Consulting to conduct an actuarial…

Positioning for the Future: Endowment Evaluation & Search for a Higher Education Foundation

Background A $50 million foundation supporting a midwestern higher education institution partnered with North Pier to lead a comprehensive evaluation and search…

Better Aligned Investments, Significant Cost Reduction and Enhanced Confidence for East Coast University Endowment

Two-Phase Evaluation and RFP/Search Engagement Results in Better Aligned Investments, Significant Cost Reduction and Enhanced Confidence for East Coast University Endowment Background…

What We’re Watching Under a New Trump Presidency

With the Election of Donald Trump last week, we can expect a lot of changes. Many impact the retirement plan industry. Since…

Major OCIOs Take Asset Hit Amid Risk Transfer Boom (FUNDFIRE)

In a recent article for FundFire, Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg spoke with report Justin Mitchell about the asset hit major Outsourced Chief…

The Proactive Adviser (PLANSPONSOR)

In PLANSPONSOR’s recent cover story article, Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg spoke with reporter Ed McCarthy on how advisers demonstrate proactivity, and how…

Higher for Longer for Longer

Spring 2024 Market and Economic Commentary After North Pier warned of the pending likelihood of a delay in expected cuts in interest…

Target Date Funds Review

Spring 2024 Fiduciary Commentary Target Date Fund Market Review  Target date funds (TDFs), the most ubiquitous offerings in defined contribution plans, are…