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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!
Montana Licenses Its 150th Captive Insurance Company
These are exciting times for the captive insurance industry, and a recent announcement by the State of Montana builds on the excitement. Captive Insurance Times reported that Montana added 47 captives in 2013. The article noted that: “During the 2013 legislative session, Montana’s law makers continued their overwhelming support of captive insurance by passing legislation […]
Captive Insurance Company Lines Of Cover – Part 4 – Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is often a key concern for risk managers, CFOs and business owners. Most employers have seen rising Workers’ Comp insurance costs over the past few years, and this trend is not expected to let up. To cut out insurance carrier profit and capitalize on the law of large numbers, many Fortune 500 and […]
Captive Insurance Company Lines Of Cover – Part 3 – Health Benefits
A growing trend in the employment of captive insurance companies is to utilize a captive as part of a company’s health benefits plan. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as “Obama Care”, contains multiple provisions that increase costs for many employers. This has encouraged many employers to look for creative solutions […]
Caterpillar Captive Program Tied To Profit Centers
When it comes to financial vehicles that provide strategic impact and flexibility to a business, nothing compares with a captive insurance company. This is certainly the case at Caterpillar, where its captive insurance program has strategically and creatively supported its dealer network and its greatest profit center. Cat’s greatest profit center isn’t the sale of […]
Don’t Let Taxes Hollow Out Your Business
Excessive taxes can take a heavy toll on the economic viability of a business. This is particularly true for small and mid-size businesses which are often less prepared to manage risk, uncertainty and economic swings caused by external forces. This was clearly the case in the 2008 downturn which shuttered many small and mid-sized businesses, […]
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!
Montana Licenses Its 150th Captive Insurance Company
These are exciting times for the captive insurance industry, and a recent announcement by the State of Montana builds on the excitement. Captive Insurance Times reported that Montana added 47 captives in 2013. The article noted that: “During the 2013 legislative session, Montana’s law makers continued their overwhelming support of captive insurance by passing legislation […]
Captive Insurance Company Lines Of Cover – Part 4 – Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is often a key concern for risk managers, CFOs and business owners. Most employers have seen rising Workers’ Comp insurance costs over the past few years, and this trend is not expected to let up. To cut out insurance carrier profit and capitalize on the law of large numbers, many Fortune 500 and […]
Captive Insurance Company Lines Of Cover – Part 3 – Health Benefits
A growing trend in the employment of captive insurance companies is to utilize a captive as part of a company’s health benefits plan. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as “Obama Care”, contains multiple provisions that increase costs for many employers. This has encouraged many employers to look for creative solutions […]
Caterpillar Captive Program Tied To Profit Centers
When it comes to financial vehicles that provide strategic impact and flexibility to a business, nothing compares with a captive insurance company. This is certainly the case at Caterpillar, where its captive insurance program has strategically and creatively supported its dealer network and its greatest profit center. Cat’s greatest profit center isn’t the sale of […]
Don’t Let Taxes Hollow Out Your Business
Excessive taxes can take a heavy toll on the economic viability of a business. This is particularly true for small and mid-size businesses which are often less prepared to manage risk, uncertainty and economic swings caused by external forces. This was clearly the case in the 2008 downturn which shuttered many small and mid-sized businesses, […]
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