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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 Cure For Insurance Hater’s Syndrome
We do most of our work with small and mid-market companies all across the U.S. No matter where I go, it is not uncommon to meet business owners and CFOs with a stage three case of Insurance Haters Syndrome or I H S (not to be confused with I B S, although the conditions
Congress Passed 831(b) Because of an Economy Wide Insurance Crisis
Even when we don’t see eye-to-eye, we still like to give credit when credit is due. For example, we often find ourselves in disagreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but we did give them credit for Acknowledging 831(b) Captive Insurance Companies ARE A LEGITIMATE TAX STRUCTURE (CLICK HERE). In the same way, we have […]
The Power of BOTH – AND Thinking – Turn Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits
In today’s challenging economic climate, business owners, CFOs and advisors including CPAs and attorneys owe it to themselves to be vigilant in pursuing strategies that will safeguard the viability and wealth of the business and its owners. The sort of vigilance in view often requires rethinking business paradigms to look for “both – and” versus […]
Which Has Greater Audit Risk – A Captive Insurance Company Or A Qualified Retirement Plan?
The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CIC Services, LLC or its principals. This article contains financially mature themes including the use of three letter words. CIC Services, LLC does not actually recommend that businesses eliminate their qualified retirement plans. Reader discretion is advised. If you are a highly […]
Insuring Against The Two-Headed Monster
One of the benefits of captive insurance companies is their ability to write customizable lines of cover. This is particularly important for non-core, non-traditional and evolving risks. There are many risks that cannot be adequately or affordably
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 Cure For Insurance Hater’s Syndrome
We do most of our work with small and mid-market companies all across the U.S. No matter where I go, it is not uncommon to meet business owners and CFOs with a stage three case of Insurance Haters Syndrome or I H S (not to be confused with I B S, although the conditions
Congress Passed 831(b) Because of an Economy Wide Insurance Crisis
Even when we don’t see eye-to-eye, we still like to give credit when credit is due. For example, we often find ourselves in disagreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but we did give them credit for Acknowledging 831(b) Captive Insurance Companies ARE A LEGITIMATE TAX STRUCTURE (CLICK HERE). In the same way, we have […]
The Power of BOTH – AND Thinking – Turn Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits
In today’s challenging economic climate, business owners, CFOs and advisors including CPAs and attorneys owe it to themselves to be vigilant in pursuing strategies that will safeguard the viability and wealth of the business and its owners. The sort of vigilance in view often requires rethinking business paradigms to look for “both – and” versus […]
Which Has Greater Audit Risk – A Captive Insurance Company Or A Qualified Retirement Plan?
The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CIC Services, LLC or its principals. This article contains financially mature themes including the use of three letter words. CIC Services, LLC does not actually recommend that businesses eliminate their qualified retirement plans. Reader discretion is advised. If you are a highly […]
Insuring Against The Two-Headed Monster
One of the benefits of captive insurance companies is their ability to write customizable lines of cover. This is particularly important for non-core, non-traditional and evolving risks. There are many risks that cannot be adequately or affordably
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