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No, because they are not issued by FDIC insured institutions but structures are extremely safe investments for the following reasons:

1. they are the only investment vehicle under which payments (benefits) are contractually obligated and thus guaranteed

2. The majority of issuers are fortune 500 companies with high financial ratings presenting a slim chance of insolvency

3. in the event of insolvency, a state guaranty fund pays out present value of the annuity up to $250,000 but this protection differs from state to state

4. thanks to a 1988 congressional vote and subsequent act, a holder of a structured settlement is given a position of better than a general creditor against the annuity provider

5. Finally, if you are still worried about the safety of a structure, request Secured Creditor Status, it's free and provides an additional layer of protection (highly recommended if you're placing more than 250k in a structure)

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