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Ringler Hires New Chief Information Officer

Posted August 4, 2020

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company, is pleased to announce that Butch Knowlton, of Columbus, Ohio, has joined Ringler as Chief Information Officer.Mr. Knowlton comes to Ringler from Workforce Absence, a division of Sedgwick, where he was the Vice President in charge of Product and Technology.

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A Message to Our Clients Concerning Coronavirus and Implications for Our Business Partnership

Posted March 26, 2020

Ringler is a family and we deeply care about our colleagues, clients, strategic partners and their families. We continue to follow developments on the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it impacts our communities and businesses. We are taking appropriate actions to comply with Federal and state guidelines, and we continue to ensure that we can serve our clients.

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Ringler Grows Business Development Team

Posted December 20, 2019

As Ringler continues to grow and evolve, we are excited to announce additional investment in the talent of our Ringler Business Development Team. Jeanette Hernandez will lead the team as Chief Business Development Officer. We are also pleased to announce the addition of Matt Ross as National Director of Business Development.

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Ringler Announces Record Production and Celebrates Top Producers at Annual Meeting

Posted February 26, 2019

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company, proudly unveiled 2018 record-setting production numbers and top producers at their recent Annual Meeting in Newport Beach, California. Ringler reached another record for premium production – placing $2.17 billion in 2018. This figure represents 11.8% growth over 2017 and caused Ringler to also break all previous revenue records and outpace the industry growth rate.

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Ringler Announces the Addition of Dawne Ware to the Ringler Board of Directors

Posted February 8, 2018

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company in the nation, is pleased to announce the addition of Dawne Ware to the Ringler Board of Directors. As a former CEO and CFO in a wide variety of company environments, Dawne brings her expertise to the Ringler Board of Directors as a respected business professional and as a trusted consultant. Read more.

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Jim Early of Ringler Will Serve as the New President of NSSTA

Posted April 17, 2017

The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) is pleased to announce that they have named Jim Early of Ringler as the NSSTA President for the 2017-2018 term. Jim is a Senior Advisor to Ringler, assisting in strategic business partnerships and collaborating with Ringler’s more than 150 consultants nationwide. Read more.

Dennis English Returns to South Carolina, Opens New Ringler Office in the Charleston Area

Posted March 28, 2017

Ringler, the largest structured settlement firm in the nation, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in South Carolina. Dennis English, a Ringler founder and former Chairman, is returning to Charleston to head the new office, which will be located in the suburb of Mt. Pleasant. Read more.

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Chicago Area Settlement Planning Consultant Joins Ringler

Posted March 2, 2017

Ringler, the largest settlement planning company in the nation, is pleased to announce that Derek J. Perkins, CSSC, of Rockford, Illinois, is joining Ringler as a Settlement Planning Consultant. Read more.

Acclaimed Investment Banker Elected to the Ringler Board of Directors

Posted January 11, 2017

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company, is pleased to announce that Peter C. Jachym, a veteran investment banker, strategic consultant and private equity investor in the insurance and asset management sectors, is now a member of the Board of Directors. Read more.

Ringler Acquires Galaher Settlements from Sedgwick

Posted January 4, 2017

Ringler, the largest settlement planning company in the U.S., has purchased the assets of Sedgwick’s structured settlements business, Galaher Settlements and Insurance Services, Inc. The transaction closed Dec. 31, 2016. Read more.

New Chairman of the Board Elected at Ringler

Posted December 6, 2016

Ringler, the largest settlement planning company in the nation, is pleased to announce that the Ringler Board of Directors has elected Brian M. Farrell, Jr. Chairman in the company’s succession plan, as outgoing Chairman Ross Duncan retires from the Board. Read more.

Ringler Names Andrea L. Haupert Director of Marketing and Communications

Posted October 26, 2016

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company in the U.S., is proud to announce the addition of Andrea L. Haupert as Director of Marketing and Communications. Ms. Haupert brings 10 years experience to Ringler, developing sales and communications campaigns. Initiatives championed by Andrea have resulted in 15 national awards and over 100 local awards. Read more.

Paul VegaRingler Announces Paul Vega, Founder and President of Vega Settlement Group in Los Angeles, to Join Ringler

Posted October 17, 2016

Ringler, the nation’s largest settlement planning company in the United States, is pleased to announce that Paul Vega, President of the Vega Settlement Group, is joining Ringler and will be working out of the Los Angeles area. Paul brings the strength of a combined 26 years of experience in plaintiff settlement work and work in the financial industry. Read more.

Ringler’s Executive VP-National Sales Director to Teach at the 2016 CLM Claims CollegeJames Early Head Shot

Posted August 12, 2016

Ringler Associates Incorporated, the nation’s premier structured settlement company, is excited to announce that James M. Early, CSSC, CLMP will be a member of the faculty at the 2016 CLM Claims College of Claims Mediation in Baltimore, Maryland in September. Read more.

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Ringler Associates Announces New Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer: Melissa Evola Price

Posted July 5, 2016

Ringler Associates Incorporated, the largest company of structured settlement consultants in the United States, is proud to announce that Melissa Evola Price, President of Structured Financial Associates (SFA), will be joining Ringler as Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer effective immediately. Read more.

Ringler Associates Announces the NSSTA Board Decision to Elect James M. Early as President

Posted Feb. 16, 2016

Ringler Associates Incorporated, the nation’s premier structured settlement company, announces the election of Executive Vice President James M. Early, CSSC, as the 2017 President of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA), the leading voice of the structured settlement profession and advocate for the rights of injured parties. Read more.

Ringler Associates Incorporated Makes Organizational Announcement

Posted Feb. 3, 2016

New and re-elected members to the Board of Directors and Executive Promotions
Ringler Associates Incorporated, the nation’s largest structured settlement company, announces important organizational promotions for 2016 as well as additions and reelections to its Board of Directors. Read more.

Geoffrey. E. Hunt chosen as CEO of Ringler Associates Incorporated; Robert J. Blattenberg retires after 33 years

Posted Jan.21, 2016

Ringler Associates Incorporated, the nation’s largest structured settlement company, announces that Geoffrey E. Hunt has been elected Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors to succeed Robert J. Blattenberg, who is retiring as CEO.

The move is part of the leadership succession plan that began when Mr. Hunt was named President of Ringler Associates a year ago. In addition, given Mr. Blattenberg’s previously announced retirement to become effective on March 31, 2016, he has decided to not seek reelection to the Board of Directors, allowing for a new outside director to join the Board. Read more.

Helios Acquires Ringler® Medicare Solutions (RMS) from Ringler Associates

Posted May 15, 2015

Helios, a national provider of pharmacy benefit management, ancillary, and settlement services for the workers’ compensation, liability and auto no-fault industries, and Ringler® Associates, the nation’s leading structured settlement company, announce that Helios will acquire all assets of Ringler® Medicare Solutions (RMS), the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) affiliate of Ringler Associates. Read more.

Ringler Associates Names New President

Posted Jan. 6, 2015

Geoffrey E. Hunt chosen to succeed Robert J. Blattenberg

Ringler Associates, the nation’s largest structured settlement company, is pleased to announce that Mr. Geoffrey E. Hunt will join the company as part of the leadership succession plan in transition for longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Blattenberg’s scheduled retirement. As such, following a lengthy national search, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to bring Mr. Hunt on board as President of the company on January 5, 2015, with Mr. Blattenberg continuing as CEO during the transition period. Read more.

Ringler Associates’ Founder Dave Ringler Passes Away at 75,
Recognized as a Pioneer in the Structured Settlements Industry

Posted Dec. 4, 2014

Across more than 60 offices nationwide at Ringler Associates, Incorporated, hearts are heavy after hearing the news that our founder Dave Ringler has lost his valiant battle with cancer. As our 40th anniversary at Ringler Associates approaches, we reflect on the foresight and leadership that Dave Ringler provided over the years. He had the vision to create a unique company in 1975, paving the way for Ringler Associates to become the largest structured settlement company in the nation. Read more.

Ringler Associates Announces Joe Loseman as Chief Financial Officer

Posted Apr. 30, 2014

Ringler Associates, the nation’s leading structured settlement company, is pleased to announce that Mr. Joseph Loseman has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition to his role as CFO, Mr. Loseman is responsible for all corporate office operations, including finance & accounting, human resources, licensing, and information technology. Mr. Loseman joined Ringler Associates’ Newport Beach, CA corporate office in 2000 and previously held the position of Director of Operations. Download news release.

Ringler Associates Announces New Continuing Education Partnership

Posted Nov. 1, 2013

A new national, educational-based initiative, called Ringler University Extension is being launched by Ringler Associates, the largest structured settlement company in the country, to offer certified, for-credit CE and CLE programs to insurance and legal professionals. Read more.

Ringler Associates Proud to be a USLAW Network 2013 Partner

Posted April 1, 2013

Ringler Associates, the largest structured settlement company in the nation, is once again pleased to be a USLAW Network Corporate Partner. Ringler Associates provides USLAW Network members and their clients valuable resources for structured settlement claims and plays an active role at the various meetings and events held by USLAW, maintaining a high level of visibility within the organization. Read more.

Ringler Associates Names New Agency Director

Posted June 1, 2012

Ringler Associates, Inc, the largest structured settlement company in the nation, announces the appointment of James M. Early, CSSC, to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and National Sales Director effective June 1, 2012. Mr. Early is currently a Regional Director at Ringler Associates in Bedford, New Hampshire and a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Download the full story here.

Ringler Consultants Appear on Program for Solo Attorneys

Posted April 30, 2012

Solo attorneys need to know what is happening in the structured settlement industry for a more successful practice. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner looks to the experts, Ringler Associates Consultant Peter Early, and Vincent Polinsky, Director of Operations at Ringler Medicare Solutions, to explain the evolving role of the structured settlement consultant today. Hear the discussion about the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside, and the benefits overall to your client’s settlement.

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Ringler Associates Names New Board Members

Posted February 10, 2012

Ringler Associates, Inc., announces the election of two new members to the Ringler Board of Directors: Cindy Chanley, CSSC, based in the Ringler Associates’ Louisville, Kentucky office and John Machir, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Ringler Associates, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Current Board Chairman, Ross Duncan, CSSC, from Ringler Associates in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, has been re-elected to serve on the Board. Read the full story here.

CBSNews.com Outlines Benefits of Structured Settlements

Posted November 9, 2011

CBS News financial writers Larry Swedroe and Tiya Lim cover the tax benefits of structured settlements. Read the November 8, 2011, story here.

Ross Duncan, 30-Year Industry Veteran, Chosen New Board Chairman at Ringler Associates

Posted July 25, 2011

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – The Board of Directors at Ringler Associates, the largest structured settlement company in the nation, has named Ross Duncan as the next Chairman of the Board. Mr. Duncan has 30 years of experience in the industry, joining Ringler Associates in 1984. He has also served on the Ringler Board of Directors since 2003. Read the full story.

Defendants Cannot Be Forced to Pay Settlement Proceeds
Into Qualified Settlement Fund, Florida Court Rules

Posted July 16, 2011

A Florida state court has ruled that where the plaintiff and a defendant reached a settlement agreement in resolution of the plaintiff’s claims, but the defendant did not agree to pay the agreed-upon settlement proceeds to a Qualified Settlement Fund (“QSF”) created pursuant to Section 468B of the Internal Revenue Code and related treasury regulations, the court would not force the defendant or its insurer to do so. Download the full story.

Florida Courts Can Approve Structured Settlements

Posted July 8, 2011

Florida Supreme Court 5th District ruling is a victory for structured settlements in the personal injury case of a minor. Read the full story.

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