Welcome Videos

Introduction to PBGC (Video)
8:28 min. | 57.9 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download WMV File

PBGC is a federal agency that protects pension benefits in private-sector traditional pension plans known as defined benefit plans. If a PBGC-insured plan ends without enough money to pay all promised pension benefits, PBGC's insurance program will pay the pension benefits up to the limits set by law. Learn more by watching this informative video.

Frequently Asked Questions (Video)
13:30 min. | 92.1 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download WMV File

What is PBGC? What types of pension plans are insured by PBGC? What happens when PBGC takes over a plan? Find the answers to these and many more questions by watching this informative video.

PBGC Media Appearances

Acting Director Snowbarger Detroit Television Interview (Video) – 4/19/09
6:12 min. | 45.4 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download WMV File

In this April 19th video interview on WDIV’s “Flashpoint,” PBGC Acting Director Vince Snowbarger answers questions about the automotive industry and pensions. Snowbarger discusses the possible outcomes of a Chrysler or GM bankruptcy, and explains the PBGC benefits process, including limits imposed by law.

Acting Director Snowbarger Answers Questions About PBGC Benefits and Automaker Pensions (Audio) – 3/7/09
19:05 min. | 17.9 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download MP3 File
On March 7, 2009, PBGC Acting Director, Vince Snowbarger, answered questions about PBGC’s insurance protections and auto-industry pensions on Detroit-area radio station WDFN-AM. Snowbarger was interviewed by Steven J. Case and William H. Kumm IV of Financial Independence LLC, sponsors of the radio program.