Business Owners · Maryland

Maryland business owners carry more risk than they realize.

From Bethesda to Baltimore, Maryland business owners are building real enterprises. Most are insuring their property and vehicles but not the most important business asset — themselves.

Three life insurance blind spots Maryland business owners have

Maryland has a growing small business sector in consulting, contracting, healthcare, and professional services. These business owners have complex coverage needs that standard term life doesn't address.

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Maryland estate tax affects business succession

Maryland's $5 million estate tax exemption can affect business owners whose total estate value including the business exceeds that threshold. A business succession policy funded by life insurance prevents forced liquidation.

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Government contractors need key-person coverage

Maryland has a large federal contractor community. Many contracts are awarded based on the qualifications of specific individuals. Losing that individual without key-person insurance can jeopardize the contract and the business.

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Personal guarantees create family liability

Maryland business owners who personally guaranteed their SBA loan, commercial lease, or line of credit create direct family liability. Life insurance covers those obligations so the family isn't burdened.

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Life insurance questions from Maryland business owners

Key-person insurance is a business-owned policy on a specific employee or owner whose skills, relationships, or knowledge are critical to the business. The company pays the premium and receives the death benefit.
Business valuation methods include EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, and book value. For life insurance purposes, we use a straightforward economic value calculation. We'll walk through it in your diagnostic.
Premiums on personally owned policies are not deductible. Premiums on policies where the business is not the beneficiary may be deductible in some structures. This requires coordination with your CPA.
Yes. Even solo business owners have business obligations that survive them. An overhead expense policy covers rent, payroll, and utilities for up to 12 to 24 months while the estate is resolved.
No. APB Financial Architect is an independent insurance specialist, not a registered investment advisor or financial planner. The services here cover insurance products: life insurance, disability income, annuities, and voluntary benefits. For investment advice or securities, you'd need to work with a licensed investment advisor or broker-dealer. Insurance products are not securities and do not involve investment advice.