Policy Loan Issued to Policyholder
Lending a policyholder up to 80% of their life insurance policy's cash surrender value.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Loans Receivable | Asset (+) | 10,000.00 | - |
| Cash / Policy Cash Value (Reduced) | Asset (-) | - | 10,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Policy loans are unique to life insurance. The policyholder borrows against their own accumulated cash value. If not repaid, the loan (plus interest) is deducted from the death benefit or surrender value.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Policy loans are administered within the life policy administration system (e.g., Oracle Insurance, Majesco Life, or actuarial systems like ALFA). The loan is originated against the policy's cash surrender value (CSV), and the maximum loan amount (typically 80% of CSV) is enforced by the system. Interest accrues monthly on the outstanding loan balance at the policy loan interest rate specified in the policy contract. The loan balance and accrued interest are automatically deducted from the death benefit or surrender value if not repaid.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that policy loan balances do not exceed the policy's current CSV (the collateral). If a loan grows close to the CSV due to accumulated interest, the policy risks lapsing — auditors check for policies in this condition. Verify that interest income on policy loans is properly accrued and recognised. Also confirm that policy loan receivables are correctly netted against the policy liability in the regulatory (statutory) financial statements, as required in many jurisdictions.
📄 Required Documentation
Policy loan application signed by policyholder, CSV statement at the time of loan, loan agreement with interest rate and repayment terms, current loan balance and interest accrual schedule, and confirmation that the loan is within the maximum allowed limit.
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