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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!
Creative Financial Strategies – Save Your Income and Live Off Of Your Savings ?!?
Did you read that headline right? Save your income. Live off your savings. This sort of thinking certainly defies conventional wisdom. However, for many professionals and business owners, this financial strategy can grow (not shrink) savings while simultaneously maintaining the same standard of living.
Most Businesses Are Under-Insured – Part 2 – Rainy Day Funds
In our last “Captivating Thinking” article, we noted that most small and medium size businesses are under-insured. The 21st century economic, technological, political, regulatory, social and legal climate is very different than the climate businesses faced in the recent past. Simply put, businesses face far greater risks both in the spectrum of possible threats to […]
Tax Avoidance Is Encouraged By The IRS – Part 2
Tax avoidance is perfectly legal and encouraged by the IRS, but tax evasion is against the law. – Internal Revenue Service Website To what lengths should business owners and professionals go to reduce their taxes and keep more of their hard earned money? Provided they are conducting legitimate business transactions, the answer is “to the […]
Once Again, Captive Insurance Companies Come Out Unscathed – Dodd-Frank Not Applicable to Captive Insurance Industry
We routinely talk with prospective business owners who tell us their business would benefit greatly by owning its own insurance company, but they are concerned that legal and regulatory changes will negate their captive in the future. This is unfortunate because owning your own insurance company – specifically, a captive insurance company, is one of […]
CICA Conference Focuses on Future of the Captive Industry
CIC Services, LLC recently attended the Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) Conference in Palm Springs, California as part of our on-going efforts to stay abreast of shifting trends, strategies and regulations in the captive insurance industry. The conference was thematically focused on the future of the captive insurance industry. We attended multiple presentations and workshops […]
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!
Creative Financial Strategies – Save Your Income and Live Off Of Your Savings ?!?
Did you read that headline right? Save your income. Live off your savings. This sort of thinking certainly defies conventional wisdom. However, for many professionals and business owners, this financial strategy can grow (not shrink) savings while simultaneously maintaining the same standard of living.
Most Businesses Are Under-Insured – Part 2 – Rainy Day Funds
In our last “Captivating Thinking” article, we noted that most small and medium size businesses are under-insured. The 21st century economic, technological, political, regulatory, social and legal climate is very different than the climate businesses faced in the recent past. Simply put, businesses face far greater risks both in the spectrum of possible threats to […]
Tax Avoidance Is Encouraged By The IRS – Part 2
Tax avoidance is perfectly legal and encouraged by the IRS, but tax evasion is against the law. – Internal Revenue Service Website To what lengths should business owners and professionals go to reduce their taxes and keep more of their hard earned money? Provided they are conducting legitimate business transactions, the answer is “to the […]
Once Again, Captive Insurance Companies Come Out Unscathed – Dodd-Frank Not Applicable to Captive Insurance Industry
We routinely talk with prospective business owners who tell us their business would benefit greatly by owning its own insurance company, but they are concerned that legal and regulatory changes will negate their captive in the future. This is unfortunate because owning your own insurance company – specifically, a captive insurance company, is one of […]
CICA Conference Focuses on Future of the Captive Industry
CIC Services, LLC recently attended the Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) Conference in Palm Springs, California as part of our on-going efforts to stay abreast of shifting trends, strategies and regulations in the captive insurance industry. The conference was thematically focused on the future of the captive insurance industry. We attended multiple presentations and workshops […]
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