Why Consider COLI?

Footnotes:

¹ If the COLI policy is structured properly, the cash-value build-up within the policy (“Inside Build-up”) generally grows free of current income taxation. For a variable COLI policy, the cash value can generally be invested in certain subaccounts available under the policy and the Inside Build-up attributable to such subaccounts, including dividends, interest and other realized gains, generally grow free of current income taxation. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

² If the COLI policy is properly structured (and not considered a Modified Endowment Contract ("MEC")), then (a) withdrawals are generally first treated as a nontaxable recovery of the employer's cost basis in the policy and only subject to income tax to the extent the withdrawal exceeds the cost basis of the policy, (b) policy loans are generally not treated as a distribution and, therefore, not subject to income taxation as a withdrawal from the policy, and (c) death benefit proceeds paid on the death of the insured are generally not subject income tax, provided certain requirements are met (e.g., written consent from insured, etc.). Distributions during the first 15 contract years may result in the application of special rules that cause an additional amount to be includable in income. The favorable tax treatment described in this footnote does not apply to MECs. If the COLI policy is treated as a MEC, policy withdrawals and loans will be treated as taxable to the extent the policy's cash value exceeds the basis in the policy ("income first" rule) and will generally be subject to a 10% penalty tax. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

³ Policy withdrawals will reduce the cash value and may reduce the death benefit (or other benefits provided by the policy). Failure to maintain sufficient cash value may cause the COLI policy to lapse. A policyholder's ability to take policy withdrawals may be subject to certain limitations or requirements under the COLI contract.

⁴ Policy loans may have an adverse impact on the cash value and/or death benefit (or other benefits provided by the policy). If the COLI policy lapses, terminates or is exchanged while there is an outstanding loan, there may be federal and/or state income tax consequences. A policyholder's ability to take policy loans may be subject to limitations or requirements under the COLI contract.

⁵ Life insurance provides liquidity upon death of the insured. Policy loans and/or withdrawals may be available, but can reduce benefits received upon death.

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