Commercial Property Premium Written
Underwriting an annual fire and perils policy on a commercial warehouse.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Receivable (Commercial Property) | Asset (+) | 12,000.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Commercial Property | Revenue (+) | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Commercial property policies cover buildings and contents against fire, explosion, natural perils, and accidental damage. Premium rates are set by the underwriter based on construction, occupancy, protection, and exposure.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Commercial property underwriting data (COPE — construction, occupancy, protection, exposure) is entered into the underwriting system to generate the premium. Large commercial risks may require facultative reinsurance placement before the policy is bound. The policy admin system generates the policy schedule, which includes the full perils list, sub-limits for specific covers, and the premium breakdown. Premium is typically collected upfront or via a structured instalment plan agreed at inception.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify that the sum insured represents the reinstatement value of the property (not market value for property policies), and that it has been confirmed by a professional valuation for high-value assets. For risks requiring facultative reinsurance, confirm that the reinsurance was placed before the policy was bound — binding a risk without reinsurance cover creates an unintended net exposure. Confirm that the underwriter operated within their delegated underwriting authority (DUA) for this risk.
📄 Required Documentation
COPE data sheet, risk survey report, premium computation and rate justification, facultative reinsurance placement confirmation (if applicable), underwriting authority sign-off, and signed policy schedule.
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