Settlement funding is a financial package permitting a settlement to be paid in regular installments either for a fixed period or for the lifetime of the claimant. Because settlement funding is a customized plan , they may also include some immediate payment. The settlement funding payment is usually made through purchase of an annuity from a Life Insurance Company. Settlement funding is used to resolve personal injury claims, workers compensation,and other types of claims. Companies compete to purchase settlement funding, so shopping around is a good idea id you are looking to sell your settlement funding.