Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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New York City’s 2026 amendment to the Gender-Motivated Violence Act introduces an 18-month revival window for survivors to pursue civil claims previously dismissed due to outdated statutes. This amendment allows claims regardless of timing and expands institution liability, providing a renewed path to justice and support for survivors through structured settlements.
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The post discusses challenges faced by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in settlement negotiations, particularly regarding rising insurance premiums and insurer participation. It highlights a 2024 court case where defendants argued for collateral source hearings based on ACA eligibility. The ongoing political climate raises concerns about the future stability of ACA subsidies and insurance costs.
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Chariot Re’s initial reinsurance transaction is with a subsidiary of MetLife. Chariot Re will reinsure approximately $10 billion of liabilities, including structured settlement annuity contracts and group annuity contracts associated with pension risk transfers originated by MetLife.
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Top 4 Life Insurance Companies by Structured Settlement Annuity Premium for August 2024. Industrywide structured settlement annuity premium to fund structured settlement payment obligations has increased at a 7.5% clip in both July 2024 and August 2024. Best months in history!
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A Qualified Assignment Release and Pledge Agreement is a legal document, the execution of which sets the 2nd stage of a structured settlement transaction in motion, in the context of personal injury or wrongful death settlements where there is a desire for the Payee to have secured party status.
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Prismic Life Re will assume a $10B block of Prudential’s structured settlement annuity contracts if approved by regulators. Prudential’s obligations to the holders of the annuities will remain unchanged following the reinsurance arrangement and Prudential will continue to administer the contracts.
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How do you change the bank for your structured settlement payments. in view of the Signature Bank collapse in March 2023?
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It is highly unlikely that a judge would approve the sale of minor’s structured settlement payment rights for pennies on the dollar to make a discretionary purchase such as an ATV for a minor. Selling a structured settlement to pay for an ATV for a minor also makes no financial sense
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Plaintiffs had sued a Mineola New York couple, individually and as guardians of for their deceased son, seeking recovery of $272,266.14 in overpaid life contingent structured settlement payments paid after the death of their son. The Complaint said Defendants refused to repay the $272,266.14
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In 2026, several life insurance companies provide structured settlement annuities for personal injury and related claims in New York City and surrounding counties. Key issuers include Metropolitan Life, New York Life, and Prudential. Only three companies offer annuities for structured judgments under specific legal articles due to strict provisions.