Business Life Insurance NC
Key person life insurance for North Carolina businesses
What key person life insurance is, why NC businesses need it, and how it protects a company when a critical employee or owner dies.
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Key person insurance is business continuity planning with a life insurance policy as the funding mechanism. If your business would face a serious financial disruption, lost revenue, lost relationships, the cost of finding and training a replacement, when a specific person dies, that person is a key person. The policy pays the business, not the family. It buys time and resources to stabilize while the business finds its footing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is key person life insurance for NC businesses?
Key person life insurance (also called key man insurance) is a life insurance policy owned by the business on a key employee or owner. When that person dies, the business receives the death benefit. The proceeds can be used to cover lost revenue, recruit a replacement, buy out a deceased partner's shares, or repay business debt.
Who qualifies as a key person for a NC business?
Any person whose death would materially harm the business financially. Common examples: a business owner, a top salesperson responsible for a significant portion of revenue, a technical expert whose skills are hard to replace, or a partner in a professional practice.
How much key person life insurance does an NC business need?
A common approach is to estimate 5-10 times the key person's annual compensation, or to calculate the actual financial impact of their loss (revenue at risk, replacement cost, outstanding business debt). The right amount depends on the specific business and the person's role.
Is the premium for key person life insurance tax deductible for NC businesses?
Generally, premiums for key person life insurance are not tax deductible when the business is the beneficiary. The death benefit, however, is typically received income tax-free by the business. Consult a CPA or tax professional for guidance specific to your business structure.
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