{"id":4104,"date":"2026-10-22T01:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T01:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/key-person-insurance\/key-person-insurance-pay-off-business-loans\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T23:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T23:15:53","slug":"key-person-insurance-pay-off-business-loans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/key-person-insurance\/key-person-insurance-pay-off-business-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Key Person Insurance to Repay Business Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4101\" alt=\"A senior operations manager reviews production schedules at a workstation in a manufacturing facility while colleagues work in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-senior-operations-manager-reviews-production-schedules-at-photo-11.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Key Person Insurance | Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Keep Your Florida Business Steady if a Key Owner Is Lost<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Key person insurance can help a business keep up with its loan payments and obligations if an essential owner or employee dies. NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors helps Florida business owners review how this coverage fits their loans and cash flow.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19542316613\">Call us today to schedule your coverage review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Call us today to schedule your coverage review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Nischay Rawal \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you are researching key person insurance to repay business loan balances, here is the short answer. The business owns the policy and receives the death benefit. The business then decides whether to use that money on a loan, a line of credit or another bill. This guide is written for Florida business owners, including those in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. It also covers questions from Indian-American and NRI owners.<\/p>\n<h2>What key person insurance is and who it fits<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/life-insurance-guides\/key-person-insurance\/\">Key person insurance<\/a> is a life insurance policy that a business owns on an essential owner, executive or employee. It is also called key man insurance. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/publication\/insuring-your-business-small-business-owners-guide-to-insurance\/specific-coverages\/life-insurance-for-key-employees\">Insurance Information Institute<\/a> explains that key person life insurance compensates a business for financial losses caused by a key employee&#8217;s death or disability.<\/p>\n<p>It usually fits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Closely held companies and family businesses<\/li>\n<li>Partnerships and professional practices<\/li>\n<li>Any business where one or a few people drive revenue or hold key client relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three roles matter in every policy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> the business, which pays the premiums.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insured:<\/strong> the key person, whose life is covered. This person does not receive the payout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beneficiary:<\/strong> the business, which receives the death benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before a key person policy is bought, it is worth confirming the requirements that apply to both the business and the person being insured.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-financial-advisor-reviews-documents-with-a-couple-at-a-tab-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A financial advisor reviews documents with a couple at a table, discussing investment strategies.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13058723096\">Schedule a coverage review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Schedule a coverage review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How proceeds can support business loans and lines of credit<\/h2>\n<p>Using key person insurance to repay business loan balances works like this. The policy pays a lump sum to the business. The business may then use it on loan or credit line balances. The policy does not pay your lender automatically. The business makes that choice.<\/p>\n<p>Owners usually raise this question with these kinds of debt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Term loans with a remaining balance<\/li>\n<li>Equipment financing<\/li>\n<li>SBA-backed loans<\/li>\n<li>Revolving lines of credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a company owes $300,000 on a term loan. If the key person dies, the policy pays $300,000 to the business. The company can then choose to pay off the balance, or keep the cash for other needs.<\/p>\n<p>Before you rely on this, check three things in your loan papers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any collateral assignment or lender reporting rules<\/li>\n<li>Whether the lender requires key person coverage<\/li>\n<li>Any personal guarantee, which is a separate question from the policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Name the business as beneficiary. Florida law says that when insurance is payable to the insured&#8217;s estate, the proceeds become part of that estate and follow probate rules. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0222\/Sections\/0222.13.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 222.13<\/a> Once the insurer pays as directed, it has no further liability under the policy.<\/p>\n<h2>What the coverage includes and what to check in the policy<\/h2>\n<p>The policy&#8217;s terms decide how long coverage lasts, what it costs and what happens if premiums stop. Review these parts before you buy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The insured person, the owner and the beneficiary<\/li>\n<li>The face amount, which is the amount paid at death<\/li>\n<li>The premium payer and premium due dates<\/li>\n<li>The policy form number and the insurer that issues the policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Term life insurance covers a set period. Many owners match that period to the years left on a loan. Check renewal rules and any age-based premium change before you buy.<\/p>\n<p>Whole life insurance can last for the insured&#8217;s lifetime when premiums are paid as required. Its values include guaranteed and non-guaranteed parts, and an illustration should show them separately. A policy loan may be available only after the policy has cash surrender value and no premium is in default. That rule does not apply to term policies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.455.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.455<\/a> Under this section, every insurance contract shall provide that the policy is incontestable after it has been in force during the insured&#8217;s lifetime for 2 years from its date of issue, except for nonpayment of premiums and, at the insurer&#8217;s option, as to provisions relative to benefits in event of disability and as to provisions granting additional insurance specifically against death by accident or accidental means. Exclusions and coverage limits can still be raised.<\/p>\n<p>Expect health questions. Issue may depend on insurability, so the insurer may review health history before approving coverage. The <a href=\"https:\/\/content.naic.org\/sites\/default\/files\/publication-lig-lp-consumer-life.pdf\">NAIC Life Insurance Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/a> covers term versus permanent coverage and questions to ask before buying.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a coverage review. The steps below run in order, but the insurer sets the pace of underwriting.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Coverage review.<\/strong> You share the business structure, loan balances, lender requirements and the name of the key person. We explain the options in plain words.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather information.<\/strong> You provide business financial information, ownership details and the key person&#8217;s written consent. The insured&#8217;s health history goes on the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application and underwriting.<\/strong> The insurer reviews the application. Issue may depend on insurability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy delivery and review.<\/strong> Read the policy, the illustration, the exclusions and your loan papers before you sign. Put any questions in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing management.<\/strong> Track premium due dates. Update ownership and beneficiary details as the business changes. Review coverage when a loan is paid off or refinanced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. Tell us what you are dealing with and we will explain how the process works from here.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13058723096\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors handles this coverage<\/h2>\n<p>NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors is a Miami CPA firm. It helps families, professionals and business owners across the United States choose and buy life insurance, including key person and buy-sell coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Our team reviews a policy alongside the business&#8217;s cash flow, debt and tax reporting. A loan payoff, a premium and a tax filing affect one another, so we look at them together. Under federal tax law, life insurance death benefits are generally excluded from gross income, but the exclusion has exceptions. For an employer-owned policy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/101\">IRC \u00a7 101(j)<\/a> caps the excluded amount at the premiums and other amounts the policyholder paid for the contract. The cap does not apply only when the notice-and-consent requirements were met before the policy was issued and the payment also falls within one of the statute&#8217;s listed exceptions, such as those based on the insured&#8217;s status. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/101\">26 U.S.C. \u00a7 101(a)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Insurance is offered by Nischay Rawal, a licensed insurance agent, separately from the firm&#8217;s accounting practice. Florida law requires agents to clearly say they are acting as insurance agents when selling insurance. Nischay Rawal is licensed in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>If the firm accepts a commission on a policy, it discloses that to the client in writing, as Florida law requires for CPA firms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0473\/Sections\/0473.3205.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 473.3205<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We offer no rebates or inducements to buy insurance. Any service we describe relates to the policy itself. We also help Indian-American and NRI business owners who have questions about ownership, insurability and loan structure.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/life-insurance-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-man-and-a-woman-review-documents-together-on-a-laptop-at-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman review documents together on a laptop at an indoor table.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does key person insurance have to repay a business loan?<\/summary><p>No. The business decides how to use the payout. Your loan agreement sets its own terms, so review it before you rely on the policy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who owns the policy and pays the premiums?<\/summary><p>The business usually owns the policy and pays the premiums. The business is also the beneficiary.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if the loan is paid off early?<\/summary><p>The coverage may no longer match the business&#8217;s needs. Review the policy when the loan ends.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is key person insurance term or whole life?<\/summary><p>Either can fit. Term covers a set period, while whole life can last for the insured&#8217;s lifetime when premiums are paid as required.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need the key person&#8217;s consent?<\/summary><p>Yes. Florida law requires that person&#8217;s written consent before the business buys the policy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an NRI or non-U.S. citizen owner buy this coverage?<\/summary><p>Eligibility depends on the insurer&#8217;s underwriting and the facts of the case. Ask about it during a coverage review.<\/p>\n<p>If a business loan or credit line depends on one key leader, our team can walk through your options in a coverage review. <a href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Contact NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors<\/a> to get started.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors, LLC, 782 NW 42nd Avenue, Suite 534, Miami, FL 33126. Life insurance is offered by Nischay Rawal, a Florida-licensed life and health insurance agent (license G066337). This page is general information about life insurance, not tax, legal or investment advice, and not an offer of any specific policy. Coverage, premiums and benefits depend on the issuing insurer&#x27;s underwriting and the policy&#x27;s terms. Policy loans and withdrawals reduce cash value and the death benefit and may have tax consequences.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about your situation and our team will walk you through the options available to you.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13058723096\">Request a coverage review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Request a coverage review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Key Person Insurance Works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Business Owns the Policy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases the business applies for and owns the policy, pays the premiums, and is named as the beneficiary.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payout Goes to the Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the insured person dies while the policy is in force, the death benefit is paid to the business, which decides how to use the funds.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loan Terms Still Apply<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your loan agreement sets its own terms. Review those terms with your attorney and CPA before you rely on the policy.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Questions and Underwriting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coverage is underwritten. Health questions are required, and issue may depend on insurability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important Note<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance is offered through Nischay Rawal, a licensed insurance agent, separately from the firm&#x27;s accounting practice. Key person insurance is not a loan, and it does not replace a written plan for your business debts.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19542316613\">Ask us how your coverage fits your loans<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Ask us how your coverage fits your loans<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions to Review With Your Coverage Review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Loan Documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at what your lenders require, including any personal guarantees, insurance clauses, and default terms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Insured<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify the owners, managers, or employees whose work or relationships are central to the company&#x27;s revenue and credit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy Type<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare term life insurance and whole life insurance, and understand how each type affects cost and duration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ownership and Tax Effects<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discuss with your CPA how premiums, ownership, and the business&#x27;s books and tax reporting may be treated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Protect Your Business and the People Who Depend on It<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19542316613\">Call NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nrcpas.com\/contact\">Call NR CPAs &amp; Business Advisors today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/life-insurance-guides\/key-person-insurance\/key-person-insurance-payout-timing\/\">How Long Does a Key Person Insurance Payout Take? 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