Shipping & Maritime

How to Record P&I Club Premiums

Recording the insurance premiums and calls paid to Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs for third-party liabilities.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
P&I Insurance ExpenseExpense30,000.00-
Accounts Payable - P&I ClubLiability-30,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

P&I Club calls are recorded as expenses to cover liabilities like cargo damage, pollution, and crew injury.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Standard AP voucher entry; often prepaid and amortized monthly.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Unrecorded supplementary calls issued by the P&I club after the policy year.

📄 Required Documentation

P&I Club Certificate of Entry and Debit Note.

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