Renewal Notice — Premium Accrual
Accruing the renewal premium for a policy that has reached its anniversary date but payment is not yet received.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal Premium Receivable | Asset (+) | 1,200.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Renewal Accrual | Revenue (+) | - | 1,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
If the renewal terms are agreed and the risk continues, the premium can be accrued at the renewal date even if cash has not been received. This requires a credit risk assessment on the policyholder.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Renewal premiums are accrued in the policy admin system when the renewal is confirmed (either automatically for automatic renewal policies, or upon receipt of a signed renewal confirmation). The system generates the renewal written premium and UPR entries at the renewal date. Unconfirmed renewals (where the policyholder has not yet responded to the renewal notice) should not be accrued — only confirmed renewals. The system must clearly distinguish between confirmed renewals and pending renewals.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test that only confirmed renewals are included in the written premium accrual at period-end. Cut-off testing is particularly important — policies with a renewal date close to year-end but where renewal confirmation has not been received should not be accrued. Verify the credit assessment of policyholders with large accrued renewal premiums outstanding. Confirm that the renewal premium rate reflects current market rates and any adjustments for claims experience — automatic renewal at the old rate may understate claims costs.
📄 Required Documentation
Renewal notice sent to policyholder, renewal confirmation from policyholder (signed renewal slip or confirmation email), renewal premium computation showing any rate changes, credit assessment for large accounts, and post-balance-sheet evidence of payment for cut-off testing.
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