Captivating Thinking

Solving the Successful Business Owner’s Chief Conundrum
What is the successful business owner’s chief conundrum? Sure, business owners face many challenges, for instance, staffing, retaining talent, differentiation in a crowded market, keeping up with change, keeping pace with technology, capital investments, advertising, compliance, insurance, taxes, and a host of other challenges. And, these are enough to make one’s head spin. It’s certainly […]

Christopher Gallo, CFE, has joined CIC Services as managing director
CIC Services, a Knoxville-based risk management consulting firm and a leader in the captive insurance industry is pleased to announce that Christopher Gallo, CFE, has joined CIC Services as managing director.

Webinar Recording: The 2020 Election & The Outlook For Captive Insurance In 2021 And Beyond
Want to prepare your business and your clients for the future? On Nov. 4, 2020, CIC Services hosted a webinar titled, “The 2020 Election & The Outlook For Captive Insurance In 2021 And Beyond.” This is your chance to gain insight into how the 2020 election will impact captive insurance for 2021. Stay ahead of […]

Now More Than Ever Congress Wants Business Owners To Own Their Own Insurance Company
Every year, millions of Americans, hundreds of thousands of business owners, states, counties and municipalities make decisions based on what Congress wants them to do.

The 60 Day Countdown & Ideal Business Candidates For A Captive Insurance Company
2020 has clearly demonstrated that far more businesses should have been protecting themselves by owning their own captive insurance company. Are you one of these people? Watch the recording of our “60 Day Countdown & Ideal Business Candidates For A Captive Insurance Company” webinar. It is clear that businesses need more insurance and more money. […]

Webinar Recording: Common Objections To Owning A Captive Insurance Company
Misconceptions, Misinformation And Myths That Often Cause Middle-Market Business Owners To Not Act In The Company’s Best Interest

Civil Unrest Points To The Importance Of Captive Insurance
2020 has been a brutal year for many businesses. First COVID-19 struck leaving many business leaders blindsided and their companies crippled. Some businesses have thrived, some have survived, some have eked by and others have folded. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans have helped some businesses, but for many, the help was too little too late. […]

Captive Insurance And Protecting Against Elevated Cyber Risks Of An At Home Work Force
2020 has turned the world on its head and sent legions of employees home to do their work remotely. And, this sudden shift has created opportunities for cybercriminals to prey on unsuspecting workers and newfound cyber vulnerabilities.

A Cohort Of Support: Numerous State Captive Insurance Associations Show Support For CIC Services’ Suit Against The IRS
These distinguished organizations are all signatories on the latest Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of CIC Services’ lawsuit against the IRS.

Webinar – Tumultuous 2020 Highlights Need For Middle-Market Companies To Own Enterprise Risk Captive
On July 22 at 2 p.m., CIC Services hosted a webinar called, “Tumultuous 2020 Highlights Obvious Need For Middle-Market Companies To Own An Enterprise Risk Captive.” 2020 has been a roller coaster year, and it has shown that many middle-market businesses were unprepared. To make matters worse, many businesses have been uninsured for losses due to COVID […]