Ringler Radio - Structured Settlements and Legal Topics

Stay current with the latest news on the settlement industry, nationwide litigation, trends in the legal and insurance industries and everything in between with Ringler Radio™, the award-winning podcast series from Ringler. Join our hosts Phil Krause and Matt Ross as they welcome accomplished professionals and discuss topics ranging from current noteworthy cases, Medicare Set-Asides, workers compensation, 468B trusts, long-term disabilities, mediation, structuring settlements in large and small litigation and much more. Ringler, the nation’s largest structured settlement company, has been producing Ringler Radio™ since 2005. With more than a decade of award-winning content, Ringler Radio™ is a part of Ringler’s unwavering commitment to leading the structured settlement industry with best-practice innovation, technology and education.

Ringler in 2025

As Ringler prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, this episode of Ringler Radio focuses on both the past and the future. In this episode, the Ringler Executive Team -- Gerardo Monroy, Chief Executive Officer; Joe Loseman, Chief Operating Officer, Nicol Vargas, Chief Financial Officer; and Butch Knowlton, Chief Information Officer -- join Matt Ross, Ringler Radio host and Ringler's Chief Business Development Officer, to discuss what they see as Ringler's future in 2025.

01-06
18:18

NSSTA Year in Review

Ringler Radio welcomes Eric Vaughn, Director of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), to give a recap of the work NSSTA did in 2024 and a peak into what's coming for 2025.For more information about NSSTA, visit www.nssta.com.

11-11
16:53

Structured Settlements from an Attorneys Perspective

Join host, Matt Ross, and Ringler Settlement Consultant, John Muir, as they interview attorney Jim LeFante to learn more about how attorneys view structured settlements and how they're best used.Jim LeFante is the owner and founder of LeFante Law Offices in Peoria, Illinois. HIs practice concentrates on personal injury law. To learn more about LeFante Law Offices, visit www.lefantelaw.com.John Muir is a Settlement Consultant for Ringler based out of the Illinois area. As a former attorney him...

11-05
20:08

Ringler Radio LIVE from CLM Claims College

In this live episode from the CLM Claims College, we talk with 3 claims professionals about their work.

09-12
10:28

Factoring: The Good, The Bad, and Cautionary Tales

In this episode, our guest, Nolan Robinson, a Structured Settlement Consultant and the Past President of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), explains the work that he has done both within the Oregon legal system and with NSSTA on Factoring practices. He shares stories and advice for anyone confronting the decision to factor their settlement or anyone who might have a client who could be a factoring candidate.To learn more about Nolan Robinson and the consulting work...

08-13
22:09

Managing Wants and Needs

In this episode, our guest, Brian Farrell, a Ringler Settlement Consultant and Chairman of the Ringler Board of Directors, explains the complexities of creating a settlement solution that addresses the clients wants as well as their needs. He provides examples of pitfalls to avoid and good decision-making techniques to use.To learn more about the Brian Farrell and the services that both he and the other Ringler Settlement Consultants offer, visit www.ringlerassociates.com.

07-16
13:21

Income Advantage from Prudential

Our guest, Ryan Jandreau, Vice President of Product and Relationship Management at Prudential discusses Prudential's new product: Income Advantage. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the product and uncover how it works, the value it brings to settlement plans, who benefits from using it.Prudential is a long-time supporter of Ringler and structured settlements. For more information on Prudential and Income Advantage, as well as important disclosures, please visit prudential.com/structu...

06-06
13:51

Structured Solutions for Attorneys

In this episode, our guest, Leif Lundberg from JurisPrudent Deferral Solutions, explains his company's unique solutions for attorney fee deferrals, how they can be used creatively, and recent success stories.To learn more about the JurisPrudent and the services they offer, visit www.jpdsllc.com.To see if this type of solution is right for you, contact your Ringler consultant at www.ringlerassociates.com

05-13
20:11

Assistance with Transitioning from the Workers Compensation System of Care to Privatized Care

Our guest, Johnny Meyer from Ametros, breaks down how Ametros helps injured workers manage future medical funds, save money, and live worry-free. Ametros was founded with the vision of making healthcare easy for injured individuals and anyone that is paying for their medical needs out-of-pocket.Their mission is to help those individuals save money on their ongoing medical expenses, and to help them save time from dealing with the hassle of the complex healthcare system. Ametros' pr...

04-15
21:30

Considering Insurance in a Settlement Solution

Our guest, Morgan Christiansen, VP of Distribution for the Pinnacle Group. He discusses the various insurance solutions that should be considered when settling a case.

03-12
16:42

Future Medical Cost Projections

In this episode, our guest, Greg Bashaw, from CP Resolutions breaks down the ins and outs of Future Medical Cost Projections and discusses why they should be considered for every claim.If you'd like to learn more about Greg Bashaw and the work that CP Resolutions does, please visit their website at www.cpresolutions.com

02-06
18:15

Medicare Civil Money Penalties

On October 11, 2023, Medicare announced updates to the Medicare Civil Money Penalties which sent everyone into a state of shock. Our guest, Greg Bashaw, from CP Resolutions breaks down what occurred and helps us make sense of what the penalties are and what effect they'll have going forward.If you'd like to learn more about Greg Bashaw or CP Resolutions, please visit their website at www.cpresolutions.com.

02-06
21:43

Happy New Year!

Host, Matt Ross, gives a preview of what to expect from Ringler and from the structured settlement industry in 2024.

01-16
03:32

A Look Back at 2023 in the Structured Settlement Industry

Ringler Radio welcomes back Ringler Vice Chairman, Peter Jachym, to shed light on how the industry faired in 2023 and what we might have to look forward to in 2024.

12-06
23:34

How a Structured Settlement Worked for Me - Throwback Episode

In this throwback episode, our hosts interview Jason Schechterle, who used a structured settlement after his case against Ford Motor Company to create a new life for himself and his family. After suffering extreme burns to over 40% of his body, his structured settlement gave him the freedom to focus on his recovery knowing that his financial future was safe for himself and his loved ones.To learn more about Jason's story, to purchase a copy of his book Burning Shield, or to book him as a spea...

11-13
21:56

RISE Professionals - An Organization Dedicated to Building Careers in the Insurance Industry

With the workforce in turmoil over the past few years, there are organizations that are gaining strength by supporting career building, networking, and collaboration. In the insurance industry, RISE Professionals is one of those organizations that's making some big waves. In this episode, we talk with Amy Cooper, founder of RISE, and Jarrod Zea, a member of the RISE Strategic Planning Board and a structured settlement consultant with Ringler, about how RISE is addressing the talent gap in the...

10-09
18:59

Settlement Stories: Great Outcomes and Cautionary Tales

Ringler Consultant, Jeffrey Klugerman, tells stories of past settlement outcomes -- the good and the unfortunate -- to illustrate the benefits of engaging a settlement consultant and learning about all the settlement options available.To learn more about Jeffrey Klugerman and the services he provides, or to contact him directly, go to https://ringlerassociates.com/consultants/jeffrey-klugerman/. To find a Ringler Settlement Consultant in your area, go to www.ringlerassociates.com.

09-05
15:08

How a Recent GLAM from the IRS Sent Shockwaves Through the Industry

When a general advice legal memorandum, also known as a GLAM, was issued in December addressing attorney fee structures, the industry took a collective gasp. It took some deep research to unravel the meaning of the GLAM, but our conversation with legal tax expert, Matt Meltzer from the law firm of Flaster Greenberg, helps sort it all out.

08-07
17:57

Using a Structured Settlement in Employment Disputes

Join Matt Ross as he talks with Ringler Settlement Consultant, Chris Chan, and attorney, Brit Karp from the law firm of Alexander, Morrison & Fehr about using structured settlements in employment disputes.Learn more about Brit Karp here: https://amfllp.com/about/britt-karp/Learn more about Chris Chan here: https://ringlerassociates.com/consultants/christopher-chan/About Ringler: Ringler is the largest settlement planning company in the United States with over 250 professionals in mo...

07-21
21:13

Understanding the Assura Trust Growth Structured Settlement

With concerns about inflation mounting, the Growth Structured Settlement offered by Assura Trust offer a complement to the basic structured settlement annuities that the industry has grown to trust. On today's episode, we welcome Susan Bowersox, Vice President of Business Development for Assura Trust, and a long-time structured settlement insider. She walks us through what Assura Trust has to offer and how the GSS, Growth Structured Settlement, works.

06-21
16:53

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