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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!
A Financial Strategy Worth Ripping Off
Why Fortune 1,000 CFOs Own Captive Insurance Companies and Why Small and Mid-Size Businesses Should Too Many mid-market CFOs and small business owners alike yearn for the day when their company can
The Proven Approach To Start A Successful Second Business
One approach for a business owner to increase profit and further protect the business is the buy-up or stand-up all of the vertical businesses that support the core business. Think of starting or acquiring additional businesses as an approach to build and protect a wealth engine. This is often described as vertical integration, and it […]
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 […]
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!
A Financial Strategy Worth Ripping Off
Why Fortune 1,000 CFOs Own Captive Insurance Companies and Why Small and Mid-Size Businesses Should Too Many mid-market CFOs and small business owners alike yearn for the day when their company can
The Proven Approach To Start A Successful Second Business
One approach for a business owner to increase profit and further protect the business is the buy-up or stand-up all of the vertical businesses that support the core business. Think of starting or acquiring additional businesses as an approach to build and protect a wealth engine. This is often described as vertical integration, and it […]
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 […]
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