Workers Compensation Premium Written
Underwriting an employer's liability / workers compensation policy.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Receivable — Workers Comp | Asset (+) | 18,000.00 | - |
| Written Premium — Workers Comp | Revenue (+) | - | 18,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Workers comp covers employees injured at work. Premium is based on payroll and industry hazard class. Claims can be long-tail due to permanent disability and periodic payment orders.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Workers compensation premiums are calculated based on the insured's declared payroll multiplied by an industry hazard rate class. Most workers comp policies include an audit clause — the premium is adjusted at year-end based on the actual payroll (not the estimate used at inception). The policy admin system must support the premium adjustment workflow. In Jordan, workers compensation is governed by the Labour Law, which sets minimum benefit levels. Claims are often long-tail — permanent disability claims may involve periodic payments over many years.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify that the audit premium adjustment is performed after year-end based on the insured's certified payroll records. Confirm that the hazard class applied is appropriate for the insured's industry — misclassification of a high-hazard industry as low-hazard is a common fraud risk. For long-tail permanent disability claims, verify that the reserve reflects the present value of future periodic payments (PPO equivalent). Test that claims payments comply with the Labour Law minimum benefit schedule.
📄 Required Documentation
Payroll estimate at inception, industry hazard class documentation, audit endorsement with actual payroll and premium adjustment, workers' payroll records (for audit), permanent disability assessment, and reserve calculation for long-tail claims.
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