How Section 831(b) Captive Insurance Protects Your Business and Saves You Taxes

Most business owners think of insurance as a necessary expense, but what if it could double as a tool to cut taxes? With a Section 831(b) captive insurance company, you can set aside pre-tax dollars to cover risks traditional insurance won’t touch… All while building a financial safety net for your business. In this episode, Van Carlson, founder of SRA 831(b), explains how captives work, the types of risks they can cover, when it makes sense to use one, and how to stay compliant under IRS rules. 

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Chapters:

(01:34) What Is a Captive Insurance Company?
Captive insurance companies let businesses self-insure specific risks using Section 831(b) for tax-deferred funding.

(02:55) Funding Uninsured Risks
Unfunded liabilities can drain after-tax cash, but 831(b) allows businesses to cover them with pre-tax dollars.

(06:00) Captive vs. 401(k) Comparison
A captive works like a 401(k) for risk, building tax-deferred reserves instead of retirement savings.

(10:41) What Captives Actually Cover
Captives can insure supply chain disruption, brand damage, cyber threats, and more through “halo coverage.”

(15:58) How Do You Set Up And Run a Captive?
Setting up a captive involves forming a C corporation, underwriting policies, pooling risks, and managing claims. 

(25:48) IRS Scrutiny and Compliance
How to avoid common pitfalls by ensuring proper risk pooling, accurate underwriting, and full documentation.

👉Learn more about Captive Insurance and Section 831(b) at SRA 831(b): https://www.831b.com

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