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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!
“Hot Topic” Discussion At Vermont Captive Conference Reflects Typical Large Company Bias
It appears the same old song and dance was trotted out at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association conference this Summer. The “Hot Topic” was Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scrutiny of “micro-captives,” a misnomer for small insurance companies typically utilized by small and mid-sized businesses. Small captive insurance companies are largely misunderstood by the captive managers […]
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
It’s always nice to find yourself in good company, and this is certainly the case for CIC Services, LLC in the captive insurance industry. A recent article published in ESTATES & TRUSTS written by Attorney Celia Clark thoroughly confirms our approach to captive insurance strategies and management. Without a doubt, Attorney Celia Clark in New […]
Don’t Let Old Guard Thinking Choke Off Profits In Your Captive Strategy
By Sean G. King, JD, CPA, MAcc Principal, In-House Counsel, CIC Services, LLC Over our 10+ year history in the Captive Insurance world, it’s become apparent that there are essentially two factions of “professionals” providing services to the industry. We’ve affectionately dubbed these two divisions the “Old Guard” and the “New Wave.” This article […]
Turn Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits By Owning Your Own Insurance Company
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 […]
Supreme Court Rules Inherited IRAs Are Not Protected From Creditors
A recent article in Financial Planning reminded me of the remarkable role captive insurance companies can play in asset protection and generational wealth transfer. To read the entire article in Financial Planning, CLICK HERE. The Supreme Court recently passed down a ruling that “signals change for any client planning to pass along an IRA to […]
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!
“Hot Topic” Discussion At Vermont Captive Conference Reflects Typical Large Company Bias
It appears the same old song and dance was trotted out at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association conference this Summer. The “Hot Topic” was Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scrutiny of “micro-captives,” a misnomer for small insurance companies typically utilized by small and mid-sized businesses. Small captive insurance companies are largely misunderstood by the captive managers […]
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
It’s always nice to find yourself in good company, and this is certainly the case for CIC Services, LLC in the captive insurance industry. A recent article published in ESTATES & TRUSTS written by Attorney Celia Clark thoroughly confirms our approach to captive insurance strategies and management. Without a doubt, Attorney Celia Clark in New […]
Don’t Let Old Guard Thinking Choke Off Profits In Your Captive Strategy
By Sean G. King, JD, CPA, MAcc Principal, In-House Counsel, CIC Services, LLC Over our 10+ year history in the Captive Insurance world, it’s become apparent that there are essentially two factions of “professionals” providing services to the industry. We’ve affectionately dubbed these two divisions the “Old Guard” and the “New Wave.” This article […]
Turn Sunk Costs Into Sunk Profits By Owning Your Own Insurance Company
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 […]
Supreme Court Rules Inherited IRAs Are Not Protected From Creditors
A recent article in Financial Planning reminded me of the remarkable role captive insurance companies can play in asset protection and generational wealth transfer. To read the entire article in Financial Planning, CLICK HERE. The Supreme Court recently passed down a ruling that “signals change for any client planning to pass along an IRA to […]
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