MassMutual Achieves Highest Q2 and YTD 401(k) Sales Increases According to Industry Data

(Springfield, MA) - According to a leading industry survey*, MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division achieved the highest second quarter 2009 sales based on assets among 16 participating retirement plan providers. The results encompass full service and third-party administrator service models and plans with 10,000 participants or less.

MassMutual experienced a 172% increase in 401(k) sales vs. the second quarter of 2008, capturing the highest share of the total sales based on assets among participating providers. MassMutual also achieved a 51% sales increase YTD vs. the same period last year.

“MassMutual’s financial strength, stability and commitment to working with some of the most highly-regarded retirement advisors in the business is a winning combination,” says Hugh O’Toole, senior vice president of sales and client management for MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division. “Our sales numbers clearly reflect advisor and market confidence in MassMutual as a retirement services provider that is here for the long term,” adds O’Toole.

For more information regarding MassMutual Retirement Services, please call your retirement plan advisor or contact MassMutual at 1-866-444-2601.

* Source: LIMRA International, The 401(k) Scorecard, Second Quarter 2009