Vitech Partners with ID.me to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Retirees' Pension Access

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitech, a leading provider of cloud-native administration software for pension and insurance organizations, today announced a strategic partnership with ID.me, the leader in secure digital identity verification. This collaboration aims to combat the growing cyber security threat to pension portals by giving retirees a solution for safeguarding access to their benefits.

Growing Cyber Threats Against Retirees
As pension systems modernize, retirees face mounting cybersecurity risks. Fraudsters increasingly target older adults with sophisticated schemes to hijack accounts and divert payments. The FBI's 2023 Elder Fraud Report revealed a 14% rise in complaints, while FTC data shows losses from online fraud have quintupled since 2019. State-backed hackers and organized crime rings now deploy AI, deepfakes, and stolen data to bypass traditional login credentials, exposing retirees to devastating financial harm.

A New Standard for Secure Access
Through the integration of ID.me's digital identity platform, Vitech pension portals will offer members secure, biometric-enabled logins that meet the highest federal security standards. ID.me is trusted by over 60 federal and state agencies, including the IRS and Social Security Administration, and serves more than 150 million users—75 million of whom are fully verified.

"Modern member access can no longer be about convenience alone—it must be about trust and protection," said Mary Davis, Executive Vice President of Product at Vitech. "Our partnership with ID.me helps group benefits systems stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while delivering a seamless experience for members."

Key Benefits for Pension Providers and Members

• Enhanced Fraud Protection: Reduces the risk of account takeovers and payment diversion, safeguarding retirees' benefits.
• Lower Support Costs: With ID.me's included member support, pension systems can cut call center volume by 30–60%, delivering significant cost savings.
• Global Access: Retirees can securely verify their identity from anywhere in the world, without waiting for PIN codes or mailed forms.
• Senior-Friendly Support: For members who struggle with online verification, ID.me offers live video chat assistance to walk them through the process.

Future-Proofing Security
Vitech's partnership with ID.me underscores its commitment to helping pension funds, retirement systems, and insurers modernize securely in an era of escalating digital risk.

"Identity theft and fraud are some of the most pressing challenges facing retirees today," said Robert Hopps, Chief Information Officer at Vitech. "By combining Vitech's robust pension administration technology with ID.me's proven identity verification platform, we can give retirees peace of mind that their hard-earned benefits are protected."

ID.me's secure identity verification is also being applied across Vitech's insurance group benefits platforms to ensure that employers and insurers can protect members' health and life insurance information with the same rigorous security standards—helping safeguard sensitive data, reduce fraud, and enhance member confidence across the full spectrum of benefits administration.

About Vitech Systems Group:

Vitech is a global provider of cloud-native benefits administration software. We help our clients expand their offerings and capabilities, streamline their operations, gain analytical insights, and transform their engagement models. Vitech employs over 1,400 professionals, serving the world's most successful insurance and retirement organizations. An innovator and visionary, Vitech's market leadership has been recognized by industry experts, including Gartner, Celent, Datos ISG, and Everest Group. For more information, please visit www.vitechinc.com. 

SOURCE Vitech Systems Group