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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📋 &#039;&#039;&#039;Premium adjustment&#039;&#039;&#039; is the process by which an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] or [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGA]] recalculates the [[Definition:Premium | premium]] owed on a policy after initial issuance, typically because the exposure base — such as payroll, revenue, or fleet size — has changed from what was originally estimated. This mechanism is common in [[Definition:Commercial insurance | commercial insurance]] lines like [[Definition:Workers&#039; compensation insurance | workers&#039; compensation]] and [[Definition:General liability insurance | general liability]], where the final premium depends on actual operational data rather than projections made at policy inception. The adjustment ensures that the policyholder pays a premium that accurately reflects the risk the insurer assumed during the policy period.<br /> <br /> 🔄 At the beginning of a policy term, the insurer sets a provisional premium based on estimated exposures. Once the term concludes — or at predetermined intervals — a [[Definition:Premium audit | premium audit]] is conducted to compare actual figures against those estimates. If real exposures exceeded projections, the insured owes additional premium; if they fell short, the insurer issues a return premium. The adjustment clause embedded in the policy contract governs how and when these reconciliations occur, and the results flow directly into [[Definition:Bordereaux | bordereaux]] reporting when [[Definition:Delegated underwriting authority (DUA) | delegated authority]] arrangements are involved. Disputes over adjustment calculations can trigger [[Definition:Policy dispute | policy disputes]] and occasionally regulatory scrutiny.<br /> <br /> 💡 Getting premium adjustments right has a direct impact on an insurer&#039;s financial accuracy and customer relationships. Overstated provisional premiums can strain a policyholder&#039;s cash flow and erode trust, while understated ones leave the carrier exposed to [[Definition:Underwriting risk | underwriting risk]] it hasn&#039;t been compensated for. For [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] companies building automated policy administration platforms, embedding real-time data feeds — from payroll processors, telematics devices, or revenue APIs — can streamline the adjustment process and reduce reliance on manual audits. Accurate, timely adjustments also support cleaner [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratio]] calculations and more reliable [[Definition:Reserving | reserve]] estimates.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Premium audit]]<br /> * [[Definition:Earned premium]]<br /> * [[Definition:Retrospective rating]]<br /> * [[Definition:Exposure base]]<br /> * [[Definition:Return premium]]<br /> * [[Definition:Policy endorsement]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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