AGENCY EQUITY: LEVERAGING YOUR INTANGIBLE ASSETS by Paul Di Stefano and G. Edward Kalbaugh Deploy equity by using it as collateral or releasing it in return for something else of value....

You've made the decision to form a captive premium finance company. You've also chosen to run your operation either by outsourcing to a third-party vendor or using software to run the operation in house. Chances are that your lending arrangement and state licensing are also in place. You're now ready to get started and you want to book your first loan. Before you open your doors for business, take a moment to consider some important factors in this new frontier of insurance premium financing.