How to accrue binder fee revenue
Accruing the monthly fixed fee earned by an MGA for maintaining underwriting binder authority for a carrier.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued Income | Asset | 5,000.00 | - |
| Binder Fee Revenue | Revenue | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Binder fees are often fixed monthly amounts paid by carriers to MGAs to cover the administrative costs of underwriting authority.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Standard month-end recurring journal entry in the operating module.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Accruals exceeding the contractual maximum binder fee.
📄 Required Documentation
Underwriting Agency Agreement (UAA) specifying the binder fee.
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