How to Record Captive Insurance Premiums
Recording premium payments to a wholly-owned captive insurance company for professional liability and medical malpractice coverage.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid Insurance | dr | 500,000.00 | - |
| Cash | cr | - | 500,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Premiums paid to a captive are recorded as an asset (Prepaid) and amortized over the policy period, provided risk transfer has occurred.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Ensure consolidation logic eliminates intercompany premium income and expense but retains the third-party claims reserve.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Lack of risk distribution or risk transfer which would reclassify these payments as 'Deposit Accounting' rather than insurance.
📄 Required Documentation
Actuarial feasibility study and signed captive insurance policy documents.
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