Structured settlement


Structured settlement

An agreement in settlement of a lawsuit involving specific payments made over a period of time. Property and casualty insurance companies often buy life insurance products to pay the costs of such settlements.

Structured Settlement

The judgment or final agreement in a lawsuit where one party (usually the defendant) pays the other party (usually the plaintiff) a certain amount of money over a long period of time. A structured settlement allows the "winning" party to receive a large amount while still making payment affordable for the other party. Some companies purchase insurance policies where the insurance company pays any structured settlements that may arise.