NSSTA will be hosting a new CSSC® Webinar Series starting August 31, 2022! The dates and time for the various sessions are listed below.

Registration is required for each webinar, be sure to click the individual registration link for each webinar you'd like to attend!
Claims Basics
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
The Claims Basics (Funding Entity) Pre-Session will focus on the following issues:

  • A discussion of the claims process and legal terminology
  • Reserving/Accounting GAAP v STAT
  • May include medical underwriting
Fundamentals of Trusts
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
A presentation examining the historic, traditional, and modern uses of trusts, with special emphasis on the special needs of the beneficiaries for whom they are created. Tax and non-tax reasons for use of trusts will be explored.
Insurance Companies: Regulations & Structure
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
The Insurance Companies: Regulations and Structure” Pre-Session will focus on the following issues:
  • The structure of insurance companies and how they are  regulated (why these companies are strong)
  • Licensing & Appointments (primary structured settlement consultant)
  • General Highlight of Life Company Insolvency/RBC risk discussion (no “in the weeds” talk)
  • Ratings Services/Fees
  • Actuarial Analysis/Overview
Tax Codes 101
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
A fundamental knowledge of the taxation of damages and the doctrines that impact structured settlements are essential for doing business in today’s ever more complex world.

Emphasis on what currently constitutes a physical injury, and associated tax doctrines like constructive receipt and economic benefit will be covered. Sections 104, 130, 451 and 5891 of the Internal Revenue Code will be addressed.
Document Review and Process
(Words Matter) 
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
The "Document Review and Process (Words matter!)” Pre-Session will review the best practices in the completion of standard structured settlement documents and attempt to answer the central questions of why certain language needs to be included and will also cover common pitfalls to avoid during document preparation.
Non-Qual Cases + Attorney Fees
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
 The “Non-Qualified Cases and Attorney Fees,” session is to compare what makes a case “non-qualified” and review common examples, and provide attorney fee basics.

No products will be highlighted or promoted during this session. An update on what types of cases may be moving soon from the Non-Qualified to the Qualified category.