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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>💰 &#039;&#039;&#039;New business premium&#039;&#039;&#039; is the [[Definition:Premium | premium]] income generated specifically from first-time policies — accounts that were not previously on a carrier&#039;s book. It isolates growth attributable to market expansion or competitive wins, separating it from [[Definition:Renewal premium | renewal premium]], which reflects the retention of existing customers. For [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurers]], [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGAs]], and [[Definition:Underwriting agency | underwriting agencies]] alike, this metric serves as a barometer of how effectively the organization is capturing new market share.<br /> <br /> 📊 Calculating new business premium is straightforward in principle — sum the [[Definition:Written premium | written premium]] on all policies where the insured did not hold a prior policy with the carrier in the same line. In practice, nuances arise: a commercial account that lapsed and returns after two years may be classified differently than one returning after 30 days, depending on internal rules. Analysts typically track new business premium alongside metrics such as [[Definition:Gross written premium (GWP) | gross written premium]], [[Definition:Retention rate | retention rate]], and [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratio]] on the new book to determine whether the acquired business is both profitable and sustainable. Seasonal patterns, [[Definition:Broker | broker]] incentive programs, and product launches all influence the cadence of new business premium flow.<br /> <br /> 🎯 Evaluating new business premium in isolation can be misleading if the associated [[Definition:Claim | claims]] experience is ignored. A carrier that posts strong new business premium but underprices to win accounts may find those policies generating adverse [[Definition:Loss development | loss development]] within a few quarters. Conversely, disciplined new business premium growth — acquired at adequate rate levels and within well-defined [[Definition:Underwriting guidelines | underwriting guidelines]] — compounds over time as those accounts renew, building a healthier, more diversified portfolio that enhances long-term [[Definition:Underwriting profit | underwriting profit]].<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:New business]]<br /> * [[Definition:Written premium]]<br /> * [[Definition:Renewal premium]]<br /> * [[Definition:Gross written premium (GWP)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Retention rate]]<br /> * [[Definition:Underwriting profit]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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