Monday, September 14, 2009

Structured Settlements : Claimants - Pros

adopt a ‘needs-based’ approach to restitution (‘bottom-up’ vs ‘top-down’)

offer significant tax advantages

prevent dissipation via mismanagement or adverse investment experience

offer flexible solutions, eg young persons where money needed over very
long period

guaranteed index-linking (‘RPI’) of benefits

provide lifetime guaranteed protection - risk passes to life assurance
company

annuity is fully secured against the insolvency of the life office under Policyholders Protection Act

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