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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!

What Is An 831(b) Captive Insurance Company?
It is not surprising that captive insurance companies have been gaining prominence in recent years. There was an era when captives were primarily utilized by large corporations, but their adoption has accelerated among small and mid-market companies of late. There are two major reasons why captives are gaining traction with small and mid-size businesses. The […]
Urgent! Why Business Owners Should Act Now
Life is full of costs, and it seems like they are always going up. If you’re like me, you probably don’t like to think about costs. Sometimes, it’s easy to think, “I’ll worry about that later,” or “I’ll pay that later.” But, it’s early November, and there is a substantial cost that is urgent and […]
The Most Efficient Approach For Businesses To Build Liquid Reserves
One of the greatest challenges that small and mid-market businesses face is building up sufficient liquid reserves. It has often been said that, “Cash Is King,” and liquid assets are key to the long term health and survival of an enterprise. Being in a strong cash position is particularly important if an unforeseen calamity strikes. […]
Advanced Strategy To Transition From Creating A Successful Business To Creating Wealth
It is not uncommon to come across successful and profitable businesses that generate little meaningful wealth for their owners. For starters, businesses often face an array of expenses in addition to operating costs that sap revenue including administrative costs, leases and insurance. What profits remain are typically ravaged by taxes, weakening the business
Game Changing Business Strategy That Turns Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits
Today’s economic climate is challenging and earning (and holding onto) profits is not easy, making wealth accumulation and long term business survivability more daunting tasks. For this reason, business owners, CFOs and advisors including CPAs, Property & Casualty Brokers, Wealth Managers and Attorneys owe it to themselves
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!

What Is An 831(b) Captive Insurance Company?
It is not surprising that captive insurance companies have been gaining prominence in recent years. There was an era when captives were primarily utilized by large corporations, but their adoption has accelerated among small and mid-market companies of late. There are two major reasons why captives are gaining traction with small and mid-size businesses. The […]
Urgent! Why Business Owners Should Act Now
Life is full of costs, and it seems like they are always going up. If you’re like me, you probably don’t like to think about costs. Sometimes, it’s easy to think, “I’ll worry about that later,” or “I’ll pay that later.” But, it’s early November, and there is a substantial cost that is urgent and […]
The Most Efficient Approach For Businesses To Build Liquid Reserves
One of the greatest challenges that small and mid-market businesses face is building up sufficient liquid reserves. It has often been said that, “Cash Is King,” and liquid assets are key to the long term health and survival of an enterprise. Being in a strong cash position is particularly important if an unforeseen calamity strikes. […]
Advanced Strategy To Transition From Creating A Successful Business To Creating Wealth
It is not uncommon to come across successful and profitable businesses that generate little meaningful wealth for their owners. For starters, businesses often face an array of expenses in addition to operating costs that sap revenue including administrative costs, leases and insurance. What profits remain are typically ravaged by taxes, weakening the business
Game Changing Business Strategy That Turns Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits
Today’s economic climate is challenging and earning (and holding onto) profits is not easy, making wealth accumulation and long term business survivability more daunting tasks. For this reason, business owners, CFOs and advisors including CPAs, Property & Casualty Brokers, Wealth Managers and Attorneys owe it to themselves
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