831(b) Captive Insurance

Structural Engineering • Building Strong Financial Foundations
Create your own insurance company to insure legitimate business risks while building tax-advantaged wealth. The 831(b) election allows small insurance companies to be taxed only on investment income, not underwriting profit.
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How It Works

A Simple, Structured Approach
to Business Success

We follow a clear and collaborative consulting process designed to understand your business, identify opportunities, and deliver strategies that create real, measurable results.

01

Form a licensed insurance company (typically in a captive-friendly domicile)

02

Identify legitimate, insurable business risks not covered by commercial insurance

03

Pay tax-deductible premiums from your operating company to your captive

04

Captive invests premiums and pays claims as they arise

05

Underwriting profit accumulates tax-free under 831(b) election

06

Access funds through dividends, loans, or liquidation

Ideal Client

Business owners with $500K+ annual income, legitimate insurable risks, and long-term wealth building goals

Typical Results

  • Year 1: $45K-$130K tax savings.
  • 10-Year: $1M-$3M+ wealth accumulation

Investment

$15,000-$25,000 setup + $150,000-$2,900,000 annual premiums

831(b) captives must insure legitimate business risks with actuarially determined premiums. The IRS scrutinizes captives lacking economic substance. All structures must be properly implemented by qualified professionals.

Key Benefits

Tax-Deferred Growth

Underwriting profit not taxed under 831(b)

Insurance company assets separate from operating business
Transfer wealth to heirs through captive ownership
Cover risks commercial insurers won’t or overcharge for
Build $1M-$5M+ over 10-20 years
Build $1M-$5M+ over 10-20 years

Ready to Protect Your Assets?

Schedule a confidential consultation with our team to discuss your specific situation and explore how we can help protect what you've built.

When Risk Becomes Deductible

A comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about micro-captive insurance companies.