In a non qualified deferred compensation plan using life insurance, the company owns and is the beneficiary of the policy on the key employee's life. This plan allows employee voluntary contributions only.Deferred compensation plans allow a worker or employee to earn a W2 wage, bonuses and other compensation in a certain year and receive earnings in another. Human Resources Forms: 401(a) Retirement Election Form (Employer-paid), 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement Form, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Form. An NQDC plan can be set up many ways, including with the employer funding it. But let's look at an example in which life insurance funds it.