Lockheed/Athene PRT Challenge Moves to Next Stage

April's items: Federal judge allows Lockheed/Athene pension lawsuit to proceed; U.S. PRT Deals Worth $51.8 billion in 2024: LIMRA; Higher rates a ‘double-edged sword’ for life insurers: ALIRT; ‘Personal Defined Benefit Plan’ launched; The 401(k) income trend progressing like 'a baseball game': IRIC; Three well-known financial firms acquire Viridium Group; Lincoln to offer private markets funds; Protective in $9.7 billion reinsurance deal with Resolution Life; Insurer downgrades outpaced upgrades in 2024: AM Best.