Business protection

Could your business survive losing a key person?

Protect the company, fund ownership transitions, and keep business risk from becoming a family crisis.

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The real problem

A company can lose revenue, leadership, and access to credit at the same time. An unfunded buy-sell agreement may leave surviving owners without cash and a family holding an interest they cannot sell.

Who this helps

Business owners, co-founders, partners, and closely held companies.

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Options available

01Key person life insurance

Business-owned term or permanent coverage can provide capital to replace a critical person, cover operating shortfalls, or address debt. Coverage should reflect a documented business need.

02Buy-sell agreement funding

Cross-purchase or entity-owned coverage may fund an ownership transfer. The agreement, valuation, and policy ownership need to align with your attorney's and CPA's advice.

03Succession and benefit coordination

Review how coverage supports family succession or executive benefits. Life insurance does not fund every disability, retirement, or exit trigger; other funding may be necessary.

Important trade-offs

Employer-owned coverage requires attention to notice and consent, ownership, and tax treatment. Premiums generally are not deductible. Legal agreements and valuations should be reviewed with your attorney and CPA.

How we help

We review your goals and existing coverage, compare suitable options across carriers, and coordinate with your existing professionals. Implementation includes underwriting and clear documentation; ongoing reviews keep the coverage aligned with your life.

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Talk through your options

The first conversation is a no-obligation conversation. We ask about your goals, income, and existing coverage, explain the options that may fit, and tell you plainly if something isn't a fit. There's no application and no pressure.

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