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Controlled Bonus Plan

The advantage of using life insurance to fund executive benefits by establishing a CBP.

The chart below helps illustrate how establishing a CBP as an executive benefit plan tool can provide an effective off-balance sheet option:

Performance Comparison: Controlled Bonus Plan vs. Taxable Securities*

Controlled Bonus Plan vs. Taxable Securities 7.24
*Hypothetical example. For illustrative purposes only. Actual results will vary. 
Note: Based on a male, age 45, preferred non-tobacco underwriting, 7 annual contributions of $250K, 
40.8% tax rate used for taxable securities and based on a year 20 performance. Taxable securities assumes 100% annual portfolio turnover. 

 

Let Mezrah Consulting provide guidance on the advantages of implementing CBP’s as a benefit to retain and reward executives.