This author has learned that the NSSTA will feature a segment on the In Force structured settlement annuity market at its Regional Meeting in Las Vegas to be held in mid November 2010. It is believed to be the first…
The good news on structured settlement annuity issuers continues to pour in. This just in from the MetLife, the country’s largest insurer and one of the biggest issuers of structured settlement annuities. “MetLife continued to deliver strong results during the…
The word from the “dog park” is that Rhonda Bentzen is apparently offering up structured settlement payment rights for purchase to members of the structured settlement industry. The question that LEAPS OUT is how much of a conflict of interest…
First we had the verbal information from 4 independent sources. Then we obtained a copy of a broadcast email which stated that the reins of Treasurer were being turned over to the factoring intermediary. Today we have a copy of…
The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) has apparently repositioned itself as an “injury victims advocacy group” for structured settlement benefits, according to a press release issued July 29, 2010. The NSSTA is a substantial sponsor of the American Association…
For those pondering the question concerning the issue of advertising or providing of free or discounted services (such as legal services, discounted mortgage services, pre settlement financing) for plaintiffs or attorneys, in connection with or tied to the placement of…
Structured Settlement Watchdog “Gettin’ PSSI With It” in Castle Rock, CO! Plaintiff Settlement Solutions, Inc. says: A structured settlement annuity will guarantee periodic payments over a lifetime or over a specific period of time. Also known as “period certain.” An…
It is good to see that New York judges are doing their part to enforce the Structured Settlement Protection Act. The “enforcement” award goes to Judge Norma Ruiz who prevented a deal from going to Peachtree Settlement Funding that had…
Strange things are afoot at the SSP! In May “the structured settlement watchdog” reported that factoring intermediary Rnonda Bentzen was named to the Board of Directors of the Society of Settlement Planners after the information found its way into his…
In further follow up to “The Fugu Logic” of the Wall Street Journal and the Secondary Market for Structured Settlements, this author contacted John Bulbrook, CLU of Bulbrook-Drislane in Wellesley Massachusetts. Bulbook is a long time insurance General Agent for…