Reinsurance Premium Ceded to Reinsurer
Ceding a proportional share of risk and premium to a treaty reinsurer.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinsurance Premium Ceded (Expense) | Expense (+) | 240.00 | - |
| Reinsurance Payable | Liability (+) | - | 240.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Ceded reinsurance transfers risk but is shown gross — the ceded premium is an expense (reducing net premium income) and a matching UPR ceded asset is created. Netting is not permitted under IFRS 4/17.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Reinsurance accounting modules (within Guidewire, SAP FS-RI, or standalone tools like Risklink or Sapiens ReinsuranceMaster) calculate the ceded premium based on treaty terms and post entries to the GL. Proportional treaty cessions are typically calculated monthly or quarterly from the bordereaux (detailed cession statements). The reinsurance payable is maintained in a separate AP sub-ledger by reinsurer and treaty.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that ceded premium is calculated strictly in accordance with the signed treaty (quota share percentage, XL rate, subject premium definition). Gross presentation (not netting) must be verified on the face of the income statement per IFRS 4/17. The reinsurance payable balance should reconcile to the signed account statements exchanged with each reinsurer. Scrutinise any cessions to related-party reinsurers for arm's-length pricing.
📄 Required Documentation
Signed reinsurance treaty, cession bordereaux or account statement, treaty calculation workings, reinsurance payable aging schedule, and broker slips for facultative placements.
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