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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!
Congress Wants You To Own A Captive Insurance Company
I remember a few years back, when a good friend of mine pulled up in a brand new, massive, American made pick-up truck. It was black with shiny chrome and a tan leather interior – absolutely stunning. “It looks like someone is going through a mid-life crisis,” I quipped. “No, I’m just being a great […]
Mastering The Art Of Self-Insurance
Last week, we discussed why owning a captive insurance company is “THE BEST SELF-INSURANCE MONEY CAN BUY.” A captive insurance company is the most powerful risk management and wealth accumulation tool that a business can access. When properly employed, there is no other financial vehicle
The Best Self-Insurance Money Can Buy
Risk management is a challenging business. In the twenty-first century, companies (particularly small and mid-sized ones) face innumerable existential threats. For instance, cyber risk is a growing and wildly unpredictable threat as evidenced by the havoc recently wreaked on Target by hackers. Terrorism is a real threat to businesses and their operations today (did you […]
Better Safe Than Sorry???
We have all heard the expression “Better safe than sorry,” but is it really true? And, to what extent is it true in business
Debunking Frivolous Arguments About How Captives Should be Managed
Some captive “experts” argue that captives should be managed as much as possible like third party, commercial insurers in order to increase the odds of surviving IRS attack. Specifically, they argue that captives should look to the standards of third party, commercial insurers when making such decisions as setting premiums, establishing reserves, deploying assets, etc. […]
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!
Congress Wants You To Own A Captive Insurance Company
I remember a few years back, when a good friend of mine pulled up in a brand new, massive, American made pick-up truck. It was black with shiny chrome and a tan leather interior – absolutely stunning. “It looks like someone is going through a mid-life crisis,” I quipped. “No, I’m just being a great […]
Mastering The Art Of Self-Insurance
Last week, we discussed why owning a captive insurance company is “THE BEST SELF-INSURANCE MONEY CAN BUY.” A captive insurance company is the most powerful risk management and wealth accumulation tool that a business can access. When properly employed, there is no other financial vehicle
The Best Self-Insurance Money Can Buy
Risk management is a challenging business. In the twenty-first century, companies (particularly small and mid-sized ones) face innumerable existential threats. For instance, cyber risk is a growing and wildly unpredictable threat as evidenced by the havoc recently wreaked on Target by hackers. Terrorism is a real threat to businesses and their operations today (did you […]
Better Safe Than Sorry???
We have all heard the expression “Better safe than sorry,” but is it really true? And, to what extent is it true in business
Debunking Frivolous Arguments About How Captives Should be Managed
Some captive “experts” argue that captives should be managed as much as possible like third party, commercial insurers in order to increase the odds of surviving IRS attack. Specifically, they argue that captives should look to the standards of third party, commercial insurers when making such decisions as setting premiums, establishing reserves, deploying assets, etc. […]
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