White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #342: Captive Insurance

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Nov 23, 2023
The podcast discusses captive insurance, including who it is for, how to evaluate a good plan, and setting premiums. It explores the benefits and importance of captive insurance for business owners, particularly in managing risks like supply chain, brand protection, and cyber threats. The requirements for being a trusted advisor in a brokerage account are also discussed, along with investment options and diversification within an S&P 500 index fund. The podcast concludes by exploring captive insurance as a tool for risk management and tax strategies.
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Understanding Captive Insurance

  • Captive insurance is self-insuring risk that traditional carriers won't cover, mostly used by large companies.
  • It allows businesses to handle risks like product liability internally through a captive insurance company.
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831(b) Plans Benefit Small Businesses

  • An 831(b) plan is a captive insurance plan offering tax deferral on premiums up to a cap.
  • This plan encourages small to middle-market businesses to self-insure and grow funds tax-deferred.
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Captives Cover Gaps in Insurance

  • Business risks like exclusions on policies and fame-damaging lawsuits aren't fully covered by traditional insurance.
  • Captive insurance helps address such gaps and protects business reputation and employee-related mistakes.
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