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Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!

The Caylor Tax Court Case
Introduction A few months ago the IRS won its fourth recent victory against small captive insurance companies. Alas, this latest case does little to clarify the rules of the road for taxpayers, and the IRS seems to like it that way. Rather than ending the “abuse” that it so frequently laments by simply providing the […]

Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) – Why It’s SmART and Looking SmARTer in 2021 and Beyond
On May 19, Randy Sadler and Chris Gallo of CIC Services hosted a webinar focused on Alternative Risk Transfer (ART), and how nontraditional risk transfer approaches (as compared to commercial insurance) can be arranged. Some of the types of entities and approaches included in this marketplace are captive insurance companies (Captives), pools, trusts and risk […]

Victory! Supreme Court Backs CIC Services 9-0 Against The IRS
In a precedent-setting Supreme Court case, CIC Services has won an important victory for taxpayers against the IRS. In CIC Services v. Internal Revenue Service, the issue before the court was whether or not the IRS has a special privilege, not available to any other governmental agency, to pass and enforce even illegal regulations without […]

Start A Second Business to Create A Proven Additional Profit Center
On April 28, Randy Sadler and Chris Gallo of CIC Services hosted a webinar titled, “Start a Second Business to Create A Proven Additional Profit Center” that examines how a captive insurance program can help businesses increase profits by adding an additional stream of income. For many profitable businesses, there is a simple, well-proven path […]

Protect Your Business with Vertical Integration and a Second, Proven Profit Center
Businesses are always looking for ways to increase profit—and protect it. Amazon serves as a prime example. In 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods and utilized the stores to sell its products and thus increase its customer base. And in addition to offering online shopping, it has its own distribution and product transportation facility. Through vertical […]
Captivating Thinking
Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!

The Caylor Tax Court Case
Introduction A few months ago the IRS won its fourth recent victory against small captive insurance companies. Alas, this latest case does little to clarify the rules of the road for taxpayers, and the IRS seems to like it that way. Rather than ending the “abuse” that it so frequently laments by simply providing the […]

Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) – Why It’s SmART and Looking SmARTer in 2021 and Beyond
On May 19, Randy Sadler and Chris Gallo of CIC Services hosted a webinar focused on Alternative Risk Transfer (ART), and how nontraditional risk transfer approaches (as compared to commercial insurance) can be arranged. Some of the types of entities and approaches included in this marketplace are captive insurance companies (Captives), pools, trusts and risk […]

Victory! Supreme Court Backs CIC Services 9-0 Against The IRS
In a precedent-setting Supreme Court case, CIC Services has won an important victory for taxpayers against the IRS. In CIC Services v. Internal Revenue Service, the issue before the court was whether or not the IRS has a special privilege, not available to any other governmental agency, to pass and enforce even illegal regulations without […]

Start A Second Business to Create A Proven Additional Profit Center
On April 28, Randy Sadler and Chris Gallo of CIC Services hosted a webinar titled, “Start a Second Business to Create A Proven Additional Profit Center” that examines how a captive insurance program can help businesses increase profits by adding an additional stream of income. For many profitable businesses, there is a simple, well-proven path […]

Protect Your Business with Vertical Integration and a Second, Proven Profit Center
Businesses are always looking for ways to increase profit—and protect it. Amazon serves as a prime example. In 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods and utilized the stores to sell its products and thus increase its customer base. And in addition to offering online shopping, it has its own distribution and product transportation facility. Through vertical […]
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