McKellar News and Blog

New Consultant at McKellar!

Michelle joined McKellar in 2012 and has devoted her career to studying the fundamental workings of structured settlements. Internally, Michelle aids in creating standard operating procedures and developing strategies for optimizing efficiency an...

Incoming President Announcement

On behalf of the Board of Directors of McKellar Structured Settlements Inc., and with their unanimous approval, Mary Anne Reuel (Secretary and Treasurer) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany C. Gillingham, BA, JD, CSSC, to the posit...

Happy Holidays!

Season’s Greetings from the Consultants, Associates, and staff at McKellar Structured Settlements! We would like to express our gratitude to our clientele for your ongoing support, trust, and collaboration throughout the decades. This yea...

Congratulations Rita Levato On Her Retirement!

“It pains me to admit it, but apparently I have reached the golden age of retirement. My parents told me it would happen someday, but to be quite honest it seemed so far off. After all, retirement is for “old people”! In September of 200...

Recent Court Decision Confirms Escrow Funding of Structured Settlements is Both “Appropriate and Necessary”

Escrow funding of structured settlements has been the general practice in Canada for decades, and a recent Ontario Superior Court decision has confirmed its continued importance. In Spicer v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONSC 3221, Regio...

Improvements to Assuris Coverage for Structured Settlements in Canada

Structured settlements provide long-term financial stability to individuals who have suffered personal injury or loss. However, what happens if the insurance company responsible for making the structured settlement payments becomes insolvent? In Cana...

Happy Holidays

As we near the end of 2022, we would like to acknowledge how grateful we are for the support of all our clients during our move to a new office, and throughout the continual challenges of the pandemic. In the spirit of the holiday season, McKe...

An Insider’s View on The Importance of Asking Questions

Everyone knows the challenge of learning something new for the very first time.  Even the best experts in the world started out knowing very little of their subject.  Learning a new skill or subject takes time and dedication. At McKe...

Happy International Women's Day

Each year as International Women’s Day arrives, I make some time for reflection – to take stock of the successes and continuing struggles of the women closest to me, and those around the world. I am exceptionally proud to be President of a...

Designing a Structured Settlement Option Without a Crystal Ball

Great news!  You’ve settled your claim and decided to structure some of your funds.  Now, you just have to design the perfect option.  Easy, right?  But, wait.  None of us can predict the future; there are no crystal ba...