Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026

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The STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS 4REAL® Blog is a highly regarded source for structured settlement news, information, and commentary, led by structured settlement and settlement planning subect mater expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC. With two decades of operation, the blog and 4structures.com are recognized as comprehensive resources, offering detailed guides and specialized insights. Established in 2005, the blog caters to a broad audience, including legal professionals, injured individuals, families, and various stakeholders, providing reviews and opinions on settlement planning. John Darer, President of 4structures.com LLC, is a seasoned structured settlement expert with over 40 years of financial services experience and 31 years specializing in structured settlements. Based in Stamford, CT, he is a Certified Financial Transitionist and Registered Settlement Planner, holding insurance licenses in 45 states and the District of Columbia. John Darer is dedicated to transparency and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of engaging trained and licensed professionals for settlement planning, offering valuable insights through his investigative journalism and professional commentary.

$6 Billion in Structured Settlement Production? Let’s Do It (Again)!

by John Darer® CLU ChFC  CSSC RSP CLTC

What will it take for the structured settlement industry to produce  $6 billion in annual annuity premium?  Not much, if you consider the following immutable facts:

Based on a recent breakdown of structured settlement industry annuity production,  annuity production increased $115,881,836, representing a 2% increase.  This represents an increase of only one case year over year at the average industry premium per case. 

The difference between an target of $6 billion and 2014 production of $5,250,262,691 is only $749,737,309.

Assuming 600 industry producers ,  this means $1,249,562.18 extra annual premium per producer or 6-7 more cases at the average industry case size of $197,586.  Who wants to make another $45,000-$50,000?

We also have one of our brethren to thank for helping "skew the 2015 averages" with his recent $41MM case.

An industry colleague has complimented me on being a cheerleader for structured settlements, so here I am donning the complete regalia. Let's Do it!

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How 'bout some soulful inspiration?  "Let's Do It, Again!" brothers and sisters!

 

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