Structured Settlement Industry Rallies for Disability Rights

Structured settlement professionals from across the nation came to Washington, DC this week to lend their support for people with disabilities. The occasion was the American Association of People with Disabilities’ Annual Gala, which featured several Members of Congress, officials from the Obama Administration and music legend Stevie Wonder.

“Few issues are more important to the structured settlement industry than providing economic opportunity for accident survivors,” said NSSTA president Dan Durbin of Allstate Life Insurance Co. “But a solid financial footing by itself is not enough and that’s where AAPD comes in. Andy Imparato and the AAPD are doing noble work to offer a vibrant future for millions of Americans with disabilities.”

Calling structured settlements “a model benefit because there’s no financial disincentive if the person with a disability chooses to go back to work,” AAPD president Andrew Imparato welcomed NSSTA members not only to the Gala dinner but also to a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol with Sen. Tom Harkin (Iowa). NSSTA members in attendance included:

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AAPD president Andy Imparato with Pacific Life's Teri Triplett


Andy Imparato shares a laugh with Gary Brant (Brant Hickey)


Gary says hello to former House Majority Leader Tony Coehlo


Ginny Thornburgh, wife of former Attorney General Richard Thornbugh, greets Gary Brant and NSSTA president Dan Durbin (Allstate Life)


Incoming NSSTA president Mike Kelly and Mrs. Kelly enjoy talking politics with Ted Kennedy, Jr.


Former Majority Leader Coehlo enjoys the company of Ringler's Carmella Limongelli and Tom Donohue & Ryan Jandreau (Liberty Life)


Cheryl Sensenbrenner, wife of U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner enjoys meeting Ilana Hanau (Brant Hickey) and her good friend Eric Vaughn, NSSTA's Director of Government Relations.


AAPD president Andy Imparato greets members of the structured settlement industry at a pre-dinner reception


(R-L) Teri Triplett, John Hancock's Jesse Spodick and Stephanie Ziomek (Ringler Associates)


"Structured settlements are an effective tool to provide financial security, which most families desperately need after a serious accident or death," says Nancy Starnes of the National Organization on Disability. Here, she greets incoming NSSTA president Mike Kelly (Structured Financial Associates) and past president Henry Strong (JMW Settlements)


Roger Cooper & Alice Everett-Cooper (both with the Mangelsdorf Cos.) share a light moment with Eric.


U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, the senior Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, greets Jim Logan (James E. Logan & Associates)...


... and former NSSTA president John Machir (Ringler Associates)


The Kellys enjoy talking politics whether with Ted Kennedy Jr. or (pictured above) with Congressman and Cheryl Sensenbrenner.


Ringler Associates was well represented at the dinner. Above, Joel Mullis & Sarah Machir.


(L-R) Jim & Jane Early (Ringler Associates) and Joe Shannon (New York Life)


Teri Triplett & Carmella Limongelli, both evidently having a good time!


Stephanie Ziomek and David Hays (Ringler Associates) applaud as Andy Imparato thanks those who work for disability rights.


Fashionista Betsey Johnson evidently takes a shine to Eric at the post-dinner reception! Jim Logan is behind Betsey and Deb Logan is at right.


Brad & Angelina? Close! Actually, it's Henry Strong & Ilana Hanau.

About structured settlements

Recognized and encouraged by the federal tax code since 1983, structured settlements provide strong financial security to victims of physical injuries and their families. Using a tailored stream of payments, a structured settlement provides a long-term payment stream that is completely exempt from state and federal income taxes.

A structured settlement’s future payment stream is funded through a highly secure life insurance annuity. For a free handout that describes some of the consumer protection regulations that bolster the security of a structured settlement annuity, please click HERE.

The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) represents nearly 1,200 licensed consultant, brokers, insurance companies, and other professionals involved in establishing and administering structured settlements.