Policy Reinstatement — Back Premium Collected
Reinstating a lapsed policy after the insured pays arrears of premium.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Premium Receivable (Arrears) | Asset (+) | 650.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Reinstatement | Revenue (+) | - | 650.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Reinstatement restores lapsed cover from the reinstatement date (not retroactively). The back premium covers the gap period if the insurer agrees to backdate the reinstatement.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Policy reinstatements are processed in the policy admin system after the arrear premium and any reinstatement fee are collected. The reinstatement date is the date from which cover is reinstated — not the original lapse date (unless the insurer specifically agrees to backdate, which requires senior underwriting approval). The written premium for the reinstated period is recorded as a new transaction. For life policies, a declaration of health may be required for reinstatement to avoid adverse selection.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that reinstated policies are not granted cover for the gap period (between lapse and reinstatement) unless a specific backdating agreement is in place with supporting documentation and approval. For life policy reinstatements, verify that the health declaration was obtained and assessed before the policy was reinstated — reinstating a policy for a policyholder who became seriously ill during the lapse period is an adverse selection risk. Confirm that reinstatement fees are charged per the policy wording.
📄 Required Documentation
Reinstatement request form, arrear premium payment confirmation, reinstatement fee calculation, health declaration (for life policies), underwriting approval for backdated reinstatement (if applicable), and updated policy schedule with new coverage dates.
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