Marine Cargo Premium Written
Underwriting a marine cargo open cover policy for a trader's annual import shipments.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Receivable — Marine Cargo | Asset (+) | 3,200.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Marine Cargo | Revenue (+) | - | 3,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Marine cargo covers goods in transit by sea, air, or land. Open covers automatically insure each shipment declared. Premium is typically based on cargo value × rate per mille.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Marine cargo open covers are set up in the policy admin system as an annual framework policy. Each individual shipment is declared by the insured, generating a certificate of insurance. The premium for each shipment (cargo value × rate per mille) is accumulated and billed monthly or quarterly. The UPR for open covers is complex — it represents the unearned portion of the estimated annual premium, adjusted for actual declarations to date. The system must track cumulative declarations against the annual declaration limit.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that all shipments above the minimum declaration threshold have been declared — non-declaration by the insured does not eliminate the cover but creates a premium receivable. Test the rate per mille applied to a sample of declarations. Verify that the UPR is calculated on the basis of expected future declarations for the remaining policy period, adjusted for seasonality. For high-value or sensitive cargo (electronics, pharmaceuticals), confirm that the appropriate Institute Cargo Clauses (A, B, or C) have been specified.
📄 Required Documentation
Open cover policy schedule, shipment declaration forms, monthly premium accumulation schedule, certificate of insurance for each declared shipment, UPR calculation methodology for open covers, and rate per mille confirmation.
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