Insurance

Policyholder Dividend — Participating Policy

Distributing a share of the insurer's surplus to participating policyholders.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Policyholders' Dividend ExpenseExpense (+)200,000.00-
Dividends Payable (Policyholders)Liability (+)-200,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Participating policies entitle holders to share in the insurer's investment and mortality surplus. The dividend is declared annually and can be paid in cash, used to buy additional cover, or left to accumulate with interest.

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