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Structured Medicare Set-Aside Settlements
January 31, 2013 – While most parties involved in settling Workers’ Compensation claims are familiar with the concept of Structured Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSAs), it remains a surprisingly underutilized approach to satisfying the parties’ obligations under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) laws....
AGL Structured Settlements: Stars of YouTube
January 31, 2013 – A few days ago, we passed along the news that A. M. Best has just upgraded the outlook for American General Life from stable to positive. We cheered that good news. Today, we’re cheering even louder because of...
10-Year Treasury Closes Above 2%
January 30, 2013 – At first blush, this may seem like news to yawn about. But today’s close of the 10-Year Treasury yield above 2% for the first time in nine months is important for a couple reasons. Reason One Today’s close...
Best Boost For American General
January 29, 2013 – Independent rating agency A. M. Best has revised its credit rating outlook of American General Life from “stable” to “positive” according to last week’s press release on the topic. American General is one of the four domestic life/health...
Is Football Worth The Risk?
January 27, 2013 – With the Superbowl only a week away, the future of the sport is coming into question because of the seriousness of the injuries some players have suffered. Just this past week, the family of former San Diego Chargers...
First DePuy Trial Underway
January 22, 2013 – The first trial in the nation involving the recalled ASR artificial hip implant devices, manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics, is scheduled to begin this week in a California court room according to today’s Wall Street Journal. Tomorrow’s Washington Post...
The Eye of the Be Bolder
January 22, 2013 – Taking the time to share an article from a colleague of mine who truly understands the under-appreciated and fragile interconnection between risk, loss, security, pride and how structured settlements fit into the picture. Don McNay is a best...
Hey, Phil: Chill.
Don’t Sweat the Big Stuff January 21, 2013 – There are few golfers on tour more popular than Phil Michelson. Movie star good looks. Four major championships. Second on the “all-time money” list of tournament prize money won. Endorsements through the roof....
Structuring WC Claims
January 16, 2013 – Passing along today’s blog from the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), entitled “The Key to Workers’ Compensation,” which highlights the benefits of structuring workers’ compensation claims. The blog provides an excellent summary of an article which appeared...
Is Oil Boom for California Nigh?
January 16, 2013 – Yesterday’s CNN/Money column “California Shale Boom Possible” was a timely article for us to remind our clients about a money-saving option available to those who lease their land for oil and gas exploration. In August of 2011 we...