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Federal Steps to Align Structured Settlements with SSI and Medicaid

I. Introduction – Completing the Series “The Social Security Act is among the most intricate ever drafted by Congress; its Byzantine construction … makes the Act ‘almost unintelligible to the uninitiated.’” — Judge Henry Friendly, Schweiker v. Gray Panthers That observation captures the challenge still facing policymakers and structured settlement professionals. For decades, structured settlements...

The Faces of Innovation – Independent Life Leading the Way

The faces of innovation – From finance to sales, actuarial, strategy and operations, Independent Life stands strong. Together, we’re exploring new frontiers in the structured settlement industry, with the launch of iStructure Select™, and the inclusion of the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Control 12%™ Index. (From left to right) CEO Donald J. Herrema, Senior Actuarial Analyst Joey...

In the News: Independent Life Showcases iStructure Select™ at Nasdaq

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 16, 2025 — Independent Life, the only plaintiff-focused structured settlement annuity carrier, was recently hosted by Nasdaq at its New York City headquarters, highlighting the inclusion of the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Control 12%™ Index into its latest innovative product, iStructure Select™. “Our collaboration with Nasdaq is a powerful validation of the work we...

Independent Life Showcases iStructure Select at Nasdaq Headquarters

We are thrilled to have been invited by Nasdaq to the Nasdaq HQ in New York City, to celebrate the launch of iStructure Select™, our latest innovative index-linked annuity, designed for the structured settlement market. Built on a fully digital platform, iStructure Select™ is the first structured settlement annuity that provides plaintiff attorneys and their clients...

Independent Life Summer Sessions – Interview with Roseline Orelus

Summer Sessions, a dynamic interview series spotlighting the incredible individuals behind Independent Life. From structured specialists to finance, sales to compliance pros, we’re sitting down for bite-sized interviews that showcase the people who make the difference. — Roseline “Ros” Orelus, Jacksonville, Florida – Structured Settlement Specialist I typically spend my summer…  Vacationing with my family...

Independent Life Summer Sessions – Interview with Laurel Rochwarger

Summer Sessions, a dynamic interview series spotlighting the incredible individuals behind Independent Life. From structured specialists to finance, sales to compliance pros, we’re sitting down for bite-sized interviews that showcase the people who make the difference. — Laurel Rochwarger, Orlando, Florida – Structured Settlement Specialist I typically spend my summer… Being a native Floridian I try and...

Independent Life Summer Sessions – Interview with Corrine Schulter

Summer Sessions, a dynamic interview series spotlighting the incredible individuals behind Independent Life. From structured specialists to finance, sales to compliance pros, we’re sitting down for bite-sized interviews that showcase the people who make the difference. — Corrine Schulter, Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey – Structured Settlement Specialist I typically spend my summer…  ...