Aon identifies high-cost claimants and inflation as causes of the increase.

Insurer scores improve somewhat, while backup security continues to be an area of vulnerability.

Defined benefit plans report modestly positive returns and higher solvency ratios.

Stakeholders invited to comment on changes before September 18.

Canadian wildfires noted for not causing significant material damage to property.

Firm says stable funded positions give plan sponsors time to consider de-risking.

Technology allows drag-and-drop configuration of web dashboards in days.