Settle Smart - NSSTA

Settle Smart - NSSTA episodes:

• 05.22.2024

  President's Corner: Kerri Poe, President of National Structured Settlement Trade Association

  We're excited to sit down with Kerri Poe, the newly appointed President of NSSTA. Kerri shares her experiences from her first month in office, her vision for the organization, and the innovative initiatives she has planned for the future. We'll...

  
• 05.21.2024

  The Productivity Paradox, Insights from Patrick McAndrew

  In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick McAndrew, a renowned speaker and consultant known for his deep insights into productivity and focus. Patrick shares his unique perspective on the productivity paradox in our hyper-connected world in...

  
• 05.09.2024

  Paralympian Steve Emt's Remarkable Journey.

  Paralympian Steve Emt shares his remarkable journey from a devastating crash to becoming a celebrated athlete and motivational speaker in this inspiring episode. He offers valuable insights on resilience, transformation, and his six-step action plan to reclaim one's life while...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Empowering the Structured Settlement Industry: NSSTA's 2023 Highlights

  Eric Vaughn, Executive Director of the National Structured Trade Association provides a comprehensive review of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association's (NSSTA) activities and achievements over the past year. Key highlights include:Response to IRS GLAMEngagement with IRSLegal ActionsPartnerships and AdvocacyJudicial...

  
• 10.30.2023

  AI and the Future of Structured Settlements: Exploring AI and the Legal Landscape

  This latest "Settle Smart" tm podcast explores AI's evolving role in personal injury law. Edwin Hong from Hong Law Office and Raymond Mieszaniec, EvenUP underscore the benefits of AI integration while emphasizing the need for ethical considerations and human oversight....

  
• 10.23.2023

  Next-Gen Structured Settlements: Harnessing AI for Smarter Solutions

  This Settle Smart episode explores artificial intelligence and its transformative potential in the legal industry. Join us as we chat with Beth, a cutting-edge AI avatar who reveals how AI is streamlining processes and enhancing the roles of legal professionals,...

  
• 09.22.2023

  The IRS Glam and Its Impact With Guest Matthew J. Meltzer

  In this episode of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association Podcast, host Chris Chan welcomes special guest Matthew J. Meltzer, an experienced business corporate tax law attorney, to discuss the IRS Generic Legal Advice Memorandum (GLAM) issued in December 2022...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Unleashing the Power of Structured Settlements: Employment Disputes Edition!

  Are you curious about the hidden potential of structured settlements beyond the world of injury claims? In each episode, we bring you the latest insights from legal experts and seasoned settlement consultants, exploring the diverse applications of structured settlements. Today,...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Mastering the Art of Claims Resolution With Betty Gregware

  In this episode, we have Betty Gregware, a wealth of knowledge in the structured settlement industry, as our guest. We'll discuss the industry's evolving changes and the upcoming NSSTA's Structures 101 - 202 program in Las Vegas 2023.Betty discusses the...

  
• 04.08.2023

  Overview of Two Days to Make a Difference - 2023

  For two days, #structuredsettlement industry leaders from across the Nation met in Washington, D.C., for meetings with more than 30 Congressional leaders. "Two Days to Make a Difference" was a success! This event was held on March 29th and...

  
• 03.09.2023

  The Emotional Journey of an Annuitant - Host Julie Robinson, Ringler

  In this pre-recorded podcast, we listen in to Julie Robinson, a Ringler Consultant, and her client Rachel, who revisits her emotional settlement journey,As an annuitant, it can be a long and arduous journey. In this podcast, we'll hear...

  
• 02.01.2023

  ABLE Today Program and ABLE Age Adjustment Act with Eric Ochmanek and Mark Raymond, Jr.

  For this Settle Smart Podcast discussion - we sat down with ABLE Today's Program Director Eric Ochmanek and National Outreach Lead Mark Raymond Jr.We'll be taking a look at how ABLE today is helping change lives. ABLE programs revolutionize community...

  
• 01.16.2023

  Sally Greenberg - Conversations About Structured Settlements

  Join this conversation of the Settle Smart Podcast with your host and NSSTA Executive Director, Eric Vaughn. In this episode, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League talks about how she understood the structured settlement and how her...

  
• 12.01.2022

  Interview with Congressman Jim Langevin

  The following is a very special interview with Congressman Jim Langevin, Chair of the Congressional Structured Settlements Caucus. Our hosts, Peter Early, Ringler Consultant, and Chris Larned, Arcadia Settlements Group Consultant sit down to discuss structured settlements.Congressman Jim Langevin...

  
• 10.17.2022

  David Weissman, Investigative Projects Reporter Interview

  Our host, Eric Vaughn sat down with David Weissman, Investigative Projects Reporter for The Sun News regarding his article about personal injury / structured settlement cases in South Carolina. You can read the full story and article here: https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/special-reports/article264618911.htmlABOUT NSSTA:Since...

  
• 02.22.2021

  SETTLE SMART Episode #12

  NSSTA and its members support an important organization - the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Listen as NSSTA Executive Director, Eric Vaughn and AAPD President/CEO, Maria Town discuss the great progress underway to help disabled people through difficult...

  
• 12.15.2020

  SETTLE SMART: Episode #11

  What's important about the Genworth Financial merger with China Oceanwide, which has been underway since 2016, with final steps announced recently? Only our expert at NSSTA, John McCulloch, J.D., M.B.A., Vice President of IFS and Vice Chairman of Arcadia Settlements...

  
• 10.30.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #10

  Listen to this SETTLE SMART podcast to learn how structured settlements for minors can be an extremely important way to protect settlement funds for underage claimants and how they are backed by the financial strength of life insurance companies highly...

  
• 10.14.2020

  SETTLE SMART: Episode #9

  Listen to this important podcast with NSSTA Executive Director, Eric Vaughn and Karen Meyers, attorney and widely respected leader among structured settlement professionals, who co-developed the National Certification Program for Structured Settlement Consultants. Meyers, at Little, Meyers & Associates, is...

  
• 06.16.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #8

  Certifications are one way that a structured settlement expert can stay current and as a result, provide injured people the best solution possible. Hear Chris Shumate, VP at Arcadia Settlements and one of the engineers of the CSSC and MSSC...

  
• 06.02.2020

  SETTLE SMART: Episode #7

  Does your attorney know about the favorable tax advantages to a structured settlement? Hear about these important details that can provide you with tax deferred or tax free periodic payments for a lifetime from experts, John McCulloch, JD/MBA and Vice...

  
• 05.18.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #6

  Professional administration of structured settlement funds are crucial to managing medical expenses, secondary payer records and medicare submissions. Claimants can see potential savings and attorneys can know the advocacy for their clients will continue with these services. Hear about these...

  
• 05.05.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #5

  What do you need to know about special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and government benefits in connection with a structured settlement? You'll get the answers right here from experts, Christi Fried of Continental Trust Services and Cameron Lindahl, Senior Trust...

  
• 04.15.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #4

  When an injured person settles a lawsuit for a large sum of money, it can be overwhelming. A structured settlement consultant is uniquely qualified to help protect that money and avoid the risk of the money being spent in all...

  
• 03.09.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #3

  There can be many parties to coordinate in a structured settlement within the secondary payer world. Hear about a game changer with professional administration of Medicare Set-Asides and get all the important details from NSSTA members, Patrick Hindert, VP at...

  
• 01.24.2020

  SETTLE SMART Episode #2

  Judges are instrumental in the protection of the rights of injured parties in the courtroom and NSSTA is active in the discourse about benefits to structured settlements outside the courtroom. Hear more about this from NSSTA member and Chicago Structured...

  
• 12.09.2019

  SETTLE SMART: Episode#1

  A real life story from Ron Bayer, a former Chicago ironworker, paralyzed after a tragic fall on the job. In this episode, hear first-hand how he benefited long-term from a structured settlement made possible by his attorney and a structured...