How to book reinsurance profit sharing
Recognition of revenue earned from reinsurance treaties based on favorable loss ratio performance.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinsurance Profit Share Receivable | Asset | 25,000.00 | - |
| Profit Commission Revenue | Revenue | - | 25,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under many MGA binder agreements, the MGA is entitled to a portion of the underwriting profit if losses remain below a certain threshold over a specific period.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Enter as a non-premium revenue item to avoid distorting Gross Written Premium (GWP) metrics.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant variances between accrued profit shares and actual cash settlements by the reinsurer.
📄 Required Documentation
Reinsurance treaty wording, actuarial loss ratio calculation, and statement of account from the reinsurer.
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