BCC Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Bank-Owned Life Insurance and Executive Benefits Plans

Washington, D.C (Jan. 21, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that BCC has been selected as a Preferred Service Provider to support community banks in the design, evaluation and administration of executive compensation, supplemental retirement and bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) programs.

“We’re pleased to welcome BCC as one of our preferred service providers,” ICBA Senior Vice President, Innovation Operations Adam Mahone said. “BCC has a strong track record of helping community banks design competitive, compliant compensation and benefit strategies that align with their long-term business goals while supporting talent attraction and retention.”

BCC has worked with more than 700 banks nationwide to develop customized executive compensation and supplemental retirement plans. The firm also helps banks identify gaps in existing programs and structuring BOLI strategies to help offset plan costs while strengthening balance-sheet performance.

“Community banks face increasing pressure to attract and retain experienced leadership while navigating complex regulatory and cost considerations,” said BCC Co-founder Kathy Smith. “Our collaboration with ICBA reinforces our shared commitment to delivering practical, compensation and BOLI solutions that help community banks invest in their people and remain competitive in today’s evolving banking environment.”

As a preferred provider, BCC will offer ICBA member banks access to specialized expertise, strategic guidance and tailored compensation solutions designed to meet the unique needs of community banking institutions. To learn more about BCC’s offerings visit, icba.org/preferred-service-providers.

About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.

As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.

About BCC

BCC provides independent advisory services to community banks nationwide, specializing in executive compensation, supplemental retirement plans and bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) strategies designed to support regulatory compliance and long-term business goals.

BCC has worked with more than 700 banks nationwide to develop customized executive compensation and supplemental retirement plans. The firm also helps banks identify gaps in existing programs and structuring BOLI strategies to help offset plan costs while strengthening balance-sheet performance.

“Community banks face increasing pressure to attract and retain experienced leadership while navigating complex regulatory and cost considerations,” said BCC Co-founder Kathy Smith. “Our collaboration with ICBA reinforces our shared commitment to delivering practical, compensation and BOLI solutions that help community banks invest in their people and remain competitive in today’s evolving banking environment.”

As a preferred provider, BCC will offer ICBA member banks access to specialized expertise, strategic guidance and tailored compensation solutions designed to meet the unique needs of community banking institutions. To learn more about BCC’s offerings visit, icba.org/preferred-service-providers.