Our Team

We combine global expertise with industry leaders to provide a foundation of success.

Leadership

Driven by a team of insurance industry experts across structured settlements, underwriting, actuarial, legal, asset management, distribution and operations, we’re challenging convention and creating a better way to design and deliver innovative structures for injured people, their families and settlement professionals alike.
Michael Upchurch

Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerMichael Upchurch

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George Luecke

President and Chief Strategy OfficerGeorge Luecke

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James Atkins

President and Chief Executive OfficerJames D. Atkins

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Donald Herrema

Vice Chairman and Chief Investment OfficerDonald J. Herrema

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Todd Hagely

Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerTodd Hagely

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David Adams | Independent Group

Co-Chief Investment Officer David Adams

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Courtney Barber

Vice President of SalesCourtney Barber

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Patrick Hindert

Vice President of New Business DevelopmentPatrick Hindert

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Heather Murphy | Independent Life

Director of Post-Funding AdministrationHeather Murphy

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Eric SoHayda

Vice President of Internal Sales & OperationsEric SoHayda

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Michael Erman

Assistant Vice President of Internal SalesMichael Erman

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Shannon Marconi | Independent Life

Assistant Vice President of Finance & AccountingShannon Marconi

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Joey Jacobsen

Structured Settlement SpecialistJoey Jacobsen

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Kristi Tyler

Director of iStructure ClosingsKristi Tyler

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Laurel Rochwarger | Independent Life

Structured Settlement SpecialistLaurel Rochwarger

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Nancy Robertson | Independent Life

Vice President Policy AdministrationNancy Robertson

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Roseline Orelus | Independent Life

Structured Settlement SpecialistRoseline Orelus

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Independent Life’s dedication and momentum have attracted an impressive roster of partners

Aligned with our vision for the structured settlement industry, these partners have accelerated the growth of our balance sheet and strengthen the guarantees we make.
Capital: LKCM Headwater and KKR's Kilter Finance
Reinsurance: Hannover Re U.S. (A.M. Best A+ rated)
Investment Management: BlackRock

Continuing upward trajectory

As the only plaintiff-focused structured settlement provider, we remove the stress and responsibility of managing settlement proceeds for the client, and prioritise their “best interests” - now and in the future.