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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…  ...

Independent Life Summer Sessions – Interview with Abra Johnson

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. — Abra Johnson, Des Moines, Iowa – AVP, Policy Administration The best thing about living in Des Moines It’s...

To Fee of Not to Fee? The IRS Attorney Fee Deferral Campaign

Introduction In December 2024, the IRS announced a new national enforcement campaign targeting attorney fee deferral arrangements. The resulting uncertainty raised serious questions within the legal and settlement planning communities: Does the campaign challenge all fee deferrals,  or only those that deviate from long-standing precedent? Originally published in Tax Notes on June 9, 2025, this article...

Independent Life Launches iStructure Select: A New Era in Structured Settlement Solutions

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2025 /– Independent Life Insurance Company, the only provider focused exclusively on structured settlements, is proud to announce the official launch of iStructure Select, an innovative, index-linked structured settlement annuity, designed to meet the evolving needs of plaintiffs and their attorneys. Created for those seeking more control, higher growth potential, and lifelong security,...

iStructure Select: A New Era of Innovation in Structured Settlements

Every once in a while, a new product redefines what’s possible – not by following trends, but by setting them. That’s the spirit behind iStructure Select, Independent Life’s next-generation structured settlement solution. We’re not releasing all the details just yet. But here’s what we can tell you: this is not just a new product. It’s...

Independent Life to Launch iStructure Select: A Game-Changing Innovation in Structured Settlements

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 2, 2025 — Independent Life Insurance Company, the first and only insurer dedicated exclusively to the structured settlement market, is preparing to launch its most anticipated product to date: iStructure Select. Set to officially debut this summer, iStructure Select represents a bold evolution in plaintiff-focused financial planning. Designed with innovation at its...

Fixing the Flaws: How the Structured Settlement Industry Can Protect Payees from Factoring Abuse

Introduction Structured settlements were created to protect vulnerable personal injury claimants by ensuring long-term, tax-free financial stability. Yet today, those same settlements are increasingly targeted by an aggressive and evolving secondary market. In 2024 alone, the structured settlement industry sold a record $9.5 billion in annuities, underscoring the growing size and significance of this market—and...