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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!
Yellow Fever – Section 179 Versus A Captive Insurance Company
I was recently talking with a CPA who told me he has been encouraging one of his best clients to form a captive insurance company. It seems that every Fall his client contracts “Yellow Fever” and in this smitten state, he purchases new construction equipment to lower his taxable

Section 179 Or A Captive Insurance Company – The Impact Of Tax Reform – Part 3
With the passage of Tax Reform, some mid-market and small business owners are “feeling like a kid in a candy store.” The economy certainly seems to be picking up momentum and real wages are
Breaking It Down – The Impact Of Tax Reform On Small Captive Insurance Companies
Two weeks ago, we addressed the impact of tax reform on captive insurance companies. This week, we will specifically focus on small captives

New Tax Law Benefits Captive Insurance Companies
Image courtesy of: 401kcalculator.org For many businesses in the United States, there is excitement in the air, and rightly so. 2017 was characterized by increased corporate earnings and an improving labor market with real wage growth. Consumer confidence reached a 17-year high. And, not surprisingly, the Stock Market benefited from the passage of the Tax Cuts […]
Happy New Year – IRS Increases 831(b) Limit By $100,000
Happy New Year! It’s always great to start a new year with some good news. For starters, Congress recently passed tax cuts that will help many businesses in the U.S. Also, for small and mid-market businesses that self-insure risk through a captive insurance company, the IRS just raised
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!
Yellow Fever – Section 179 Versus A Captive Insurance Company
I was recently talking with a CPA who told me he has been encouraging one of his best clients to form a captive insurance company. It seems that every Fall his client contracts “Yellow Fever” and in this smitten state, he purchases new construction equipment to lower his taxable

Section 179 Or A Captive Insurance Company – The Impact Of Tax Reform – Part 3
With the passage of Tax Reform, some mid-market and small business owners are “feeling like a kid in a candy store.” The economy certainly seems to be picking up momentum and real wages are
Breaking It Down – The Impact Of Tax Reform On Small Captive Insurance Companies
Two weeks ago, we addressed the impact of tax reform on captive insurance companies. This week, we will specifically focus on small captives

New Tax Law Benefits Captive Insurance Companies
Image courtesy of: 401kcalculator.org For many businesses in the United States, there is excitement in the air, and rightly so. 2017 was characterized by increased corporate earnings and an improving labor market with real wage growth. Consumer confidence reached a 17-year high. And, not surprisingly, the Stock Market benefited from the passage of the Tax Cuts […]
Happy New Year – IRS Increases 831(b) Limit By $100,000
Happy New Year! It’s always great to start a new year with some good news. For starters, Congress recently passed tax cuts that will help many businesses in the U.S. Also, for small and mid-market businesses that self-insure risk through a captive insurance company, the IRS just raised
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