Self Insurance
Definition of "Self insurance"
Protecting against loss by setting aside one's own money. This can be done on a mathematical basis by establishing a separate fund into which funds are deposited on a periodic basis. Through self insurance it is possible to protect against high-FREQUENCY, low-severity losses. To do this through an insurance company would mean having to pay a premium that includes loadings for the company's general expenses, cost of putting the policy on the books, acquisition expenses, premium taxes, and contingencies.
Popular Insurance Terms
Latin for "Let the superior reply." That is, an employer is liable for the torts of employees that result from their employment. For example, an insurance company (the master) acts through ...
Coverage on fur coats as well as other clothes that have, fur trim. Protection is provided at any location on an all risks basis subject to the exclusions of wear and tear, war, and nuclear ...
Rules that insurance companies must follow in filing an annual financial statement known as the convention blank, with state insurance departments. The reported financial condition of an ...
Qualified retirement plan under the internal revenue code Section 457 for employees of the states and political subdivisions within the states. ...
Legal decision wherein proceeds of a life insurance policy on which the decedent's corporation paid the premiums within three years of his or her death are not includable in the decedent's ...
Three basic plans are available to cover the costs of health care: commercial health insurance, private noncommercial (blue cross/blue shield), and social insurance (Social Security). ...
Agent with the authority from an insurance company to prepare and to place into business an insurance policy. ...
Payments due to an insurance company but not yet paid. ...
Individual who is legally responsible for taking care of another individual (s) who is deemed to be incapable of managing his/her own affairs. For example, children under the age of ...
Comments for Self Insurance
Our company is in the business of constructing homes. We own some 25 houses we lease. We are willing to cover the cost of reconstruction of the leased properties as a the limit of insurance. However here in Texas there are two ways insurance companies write policies - ACV (actual cash value) and 80% coinsurance. We would like to set up a trust account to self-insure the properties. What are the tax imprecations of a trust fund as the third party insurer of our properties?
Aug 13, 2018 16:55:11Charles,
we believe there are several complications to your plan. A self-insurance is typically used to protect against damages that are frequent but are not substantial price-wise. Home construction damages are usually not inexpensive; we're not even sure if it's possible because of labor union's rules etc. We suggest you talk with an accountant about the tax implications of self-insurance and also with a real estate lawyer to check not only if it's possible but viable. Good luck!
Aug 14, 2018 11:03:37Have a question or comment?
We're here to help.