Salvage & Subrogation Recovery
Recovering value from salvaging a written-off vehicle or pursuing a third party who caused the loss.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Salvage Proceeds | Asset (+) | 3,000.00 | - |
| Claims Expense (Salvage Recovery) | Expense (-) | - | 3,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Salvage (value recovered from the damaged asset) and subrogation (recovery from the at-fault third party) reduce the net claims cost. They are recognized when recovery is virtually certain.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Salvage and subrogation recoveries are tracked in the claims management system as a component of the claim file. When salvage is sold (e.g., written-off vehicles at auction), the proceeds are recorded in the system and posted to the GL as a reduction in claims expense. Subrogation recoveries are tracked as a receivable until cash is received. Some insurers use specialist salvage management companies integrated with their claims system.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify that salvage and subrogation recoveries are not recognised prematurely — the 'virtually certain' threshold must be met. For subrogation, this typically means a court judgment or written admission of liability from the third party. Auditors also check that salvage proceeds are properly banked and reconciled, and that total-loss vehicles are properly recorded and disposed of in a controlled manner to prevent fraud.
📄 Required Documentation
Salvage sale invoice or auction receipt, subrogation demand letter and third-party response, court judgment if applicable, and claims file showing the original paid claim to confirm the right of subrogation.
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