Marine Hull Premium Written
Underwriting a marine hull policy on a commercial vessel.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Receivable — Marine Hull | Asset (+) | 45,000.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Marine Hull | Revenue (+) | - | 45,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Marine hull covers physical damage to the vessel. It is a specialist line requiring knowledge of international maritime law, Institute Clauses, and Lloyd's market practices.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Marine hull policies are typically placed through the London market or specialist reinsurers, often on a co-insurance basis. The policy admin system records the vessel details (name, IMO number, type, gross tonnage, age, flag, classification society). The agreed value of the vessel is the basis for both premium and claims. Hull policies are written for 12 months and include Protection & Indemnity (P&I) liability coverage separately through a P&I club (mutual arrangement, not recorded in the insurance policy admin system).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that the vessel details in the policy match the vessel's class certificate from a recognised classification society (Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, DNV). If the vessel's class has been suspended or the vessel is operating in a trading area excluded by the policy, coverage may be void. For high-value vessels, confirm that facultative reinsurance was placed before binding the risk. Test that the agreed value in the policy is a reasonable estimate of the vessel's market value.
📄 Required Documentation
Vessel class certificate, IMO registration, agreed value survey, Institute Yacht Clauses or Institute Hull Clauses (appropriate to vessel type), co-insurance slip if applicable, facultative reinsurance placement confirmation, and signed policy schedule.
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