Dan Aronowitz, Longtime Fiduciary Expert & PLUS Member, Nominated to Head EBSA

Longtime PLUS member, Dan Aronowitz, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA is responsible for enforcement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and related laws and regulations, along with protecting employer-based retirement, health, and welfare benefits for workers and retirees. The nomination was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and must be confirmed by the Senate.

Dan has spent his career as a fiduciary liability lawyer and underwriter, repeatedly defending plan sponsors from fiduciary liability claims and risks. Dan shared some thoughts with PLUS upon being nominated and noted his passion for removing the fear of litigation from the benefits system to unlock the full potential of the voluntary employee benefits system. His goals include creating clarity in fiduciary obligations thereby ensuring all American workers will have enhanced retirement and health security.

Dan remains an actively engaged member at PLUS, having been among the first 3,000 practitioners to join, in addition to holding the RPLU+ designation.

“Dan has dedicated his extensive experience earned over the course of his 30+ year career to serving the world of fiduciary liability and coverage, and it’s wonderful to see his achievements acknowledged,” said Robbie Thompson, PLUS CEO. “We look forward to his confirmation and knowing his keen understanding of ERISA fiduciary protections will contribute to impactful change across the professional liability industry.”

Both Dan and PLUS agree that his nomination serves as a validation of the expertise and hard work of our entire professional liability industry.