eAlom’s Travel Guide

FAQ - Cash Settlement

Basically a cash settlement occurs when there is an insurance company that provides scheduled payments to a person as a result of a claim settlement. In other words, a structured settlement is a monetary package that allows for payment of a settlement to occur through scheduled installment payments for a period of time.Structured settlements were first introduced in early in the seventies in Canada, then spreading rapidly into the United States. Several years later, this method found its way to Australia as well as Europe.

One benefit of structured settlements is that provides a tax free recurring payment over a period of time. These payments can very well be spread out through the live of the recipient. If death happens to occur to the recipient, a guaranteed portion of the settlement can be paid to a beneficiary.