Missouri Key Person Insurance. Protect Your Most Valuable Asset — Your People.
Key person insurance protects your Missouri business against the financial loss of a critical employee, partner, or owner. If the person who drives your revenue, relationships, or operations were suddenly gone, could your business survive? We help you plan for it.
Your Business Runs on People. Key Person Insurance Protects It.
Every Missouri business has people whose loss would be devastating — the founder who holds all the client relationships, the sales director who drives 60% of revenue, the lead developer who built the product. If that person dies or becomes disabled, the financial impact can threaten the entire business.
Key person insurance is a life insurance or disability policy taken out by the business on its most critical employees. The business pays the premiums and receives the death or disability benefit — providing cash to recruit a replacement, cover lost revenue, pay off debts, or even fund a buy-sell agreement. Brawner Insurance helps Missouri businesses identify key personnel and build the right protection.
Missouri businesses of every size — from 2-person partnerships to 200-employee companies — benefit from key person coverage. It's one of the most overlooked yet critical business insurance policies. We make the process simple and affordable.
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Key Person Insurance Through Brawner
Key person insurance protects your business against the financial impact of losing a critical employee, partner, or owner. Here's how it works.
Key Person Life Insurance
A life insurance policy owned by your Missouri business on a critical employee, partner, or owner. If that person dies, the business receives the death benefit — providing immediate cash to cover lost revenue, recruit a replacement, repay debts, or reassure clients and lenders during the transition.
Key Person Disability
Death isn't the only risk — disability can be even more financially devastating because the key person is still alive but unable to work. Key person disability insurance provides ongoing income to your Missouri business to cover the cost of a temporary or permanent replacement.
Buy-Sell Agreement Funding
Key person life insurance is commonly used to fund buy-sell agreements between Missouri business partners. If one partner dies, the insurance proceeds fund the purchase of their ownership share — keeping the business intact and preventing disputes with heirs or estates.
How Much Coverage?
Coverage amounts are typically based on the key person's contribution to revenue, the cost to recruit and train a replacement, outstanding business debts tied to the person, or a multiple of their compensation. Common amounts range from $250,000 to several million. We help Missouri businesses calculate the right amount.
Term & Permanent Options
Term life is the most common and affordable option — coverage for a specific period (10, 15, 20, 30 years). Permanent (whole or universal) life builds cash value over time. For most Missouri businesses, term life provides the most cost-effective key person protection. We help you choose the right structure.
Tax Considerations
Key person insurance premiums are generally not tax-deductible for the business. However, death benefits received by the business are typically income tax-free. This makes the policy an efficient way to transfer risk. Consult your Missouri tax advisor for your specific situation — we can connect you with one if needed.
Lender & Investor Requirements
Many banks, SBA lenders, and investors require key person insurance as a condition of loans or investments. If your Missouri business has significant debt or outside investors, key person coverage may be mandatory — and even if it's not required, it demonstrates financial responsibility to lenders.
Business Continuity Planning
Key person insurance is a cornerstone of business continuity planning. Combined with a succession plan, buy-sell agreement, and emergency operations procedures, it ensures your Missouri business can survive the sudden loss of its most critical people — protecting employees, clients, and your family's investment.
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