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Arcadia’s news archive features past insights and events from around the industry.
Structured Settlements – Security During Unsettling Times
Life insurance companies are uniquely positioned to ride out periods of financial uncertainty. In this article, Arcadia's John McCulloch discusses the insurance industry's history of financial stability and the ways in which structured settlement annuity policies are secured by many state and industry safeguards.
How empathy, compassion and advocacy lead to better claim outcomes
In this article from Claims Journal, Arcadia's Dave Korch talks about using client advocacy as a way to build trust, and conducting a needs-based analysis to ensure that injured workers receive the best settlement possible. He also highlights two real case examples to show the versatility and flexibility of structured settlements when providing for the needs and interests of injured workers.
An Important Message from Arcadia Settlements Group
We hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. In the midst of uncertain and fast-evolving circumstances worldwide, Our CEO Brad Cantwell shares the news that Arcadia has implemented its pandemic response plan.
Arcadia Settlements Group and Structured Financial Associates merge to form the nation’s leading provider of structured settlement services
Combining the strength of best-in-class consultants, innovative products and services, and deep industry expertise, Arcadia Settlements Group, Inc. (Arcadia) and Structured Financial Associates, Inc. (SFA) have combined forces to accelerate the evolution of the structured settlements industry in support of plaintiffs, defendants, insurers and attorneys. SFA will formally become part of Arcadia effective January 1, 2020.
IRS Issues Favorable Ruling on Wrongful Life Claims
Arcadia Structured Settlement Consultant John McCulloch, in conjunction with Randy Levine of Sage Settlement Consulting and the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), have successfully obtained a favorable Private Letter Ruling from the Internal Revenue Service on the taxability of wrongful life cases.
Arcadia Settlements Group Announces New CEO and Vice Chairmen
Arcadia Settlements Group announced today key changes in top leadership, including the selection of a new CEO and election of two new Vice Chairmen.
An attorney on the importance of protecting clients’ financial future post settlement
Attorney Lindsay Tygart discusses the importance of protecting clients' financial futures post settlement, and details why she chooses structures (and Arcadia's Nathan Evans) to get the job done.
Are Attorney Fees Really Included in Gross Income?
If Einstein had difficulty understanding income tax, imagine how a claimant feels after having to pay tax on their attorney’s fees, of which they would never see a penny!
Tax Cut and Jobs Act on Claims Settlements
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act") was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017 and contains some of the most sweeping tax changes to the Internal Revenue Code seen in decades. While these changes have no direct impact on structured settlements or the taxation of most types of claims, there are a number of changes that have a significant impact on defendants and plaintiffs. Arcadia's John McCulloch explains.
Blending ABLE Accounts with Structured Settlements
How a structured settlement can fund a Special Needs Trust (“SNT”), which in turn would “pour over” or fund the ABLE Account, a tax-free savings account that can preserve needs-based government benefits eligibility.
Arcadia’s John Pinto to Discuss Creative Settlements at CCWC Conference
Arcadia Structured Settlement Consultant John Pinto will participate in a panel discussion on Medicare Set-Aside Accounts (MSAs) at the California Coalition on Workers' Compensation (CCWC) 2018 Annual Conference taking place July 11-13, 2018 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.
Woodbridge Settles SEC Investment Scheme Lawsuit for $1.2 Billion
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle allegations against “a slew of unregistered Florida-based funds” called the Woodbridge Group of Cos. LLC, which the SEC claims were used in an alleged $1.2 billion scheme that duped over 8,400 investors.