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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📋 &#039;&#039;&#039;Premium audit&#039;&#039;&#039; is a post-policy-period examination in which an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurer]] or its appointed auditor verifies the actual [[Definition:Exposure base | exposure]] data of a [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]] to determine the final [[Definition:Premium | premium]] owed under an adjustable-rate policy. It is a standard practice in [[Definition:Commercial insurance | commercial lines]] such as [[Definition:Workers&#039; compensation insurance | workers&#039; compensation]], [[Definition:General liability insurance | general liability]], and [[Definition:Commercial auto insurance | commercial auto]], where premiums are initially set on estimated figures — like projected payroll or sales — that may diverge substantially from reality over a twelve-month term.<br /> <br /> 🔍 An auditor — either an insurer&#039;s employee or a third-party specialist — reviews the policyholder&#039;s financial records, payroll reports, tax filings, and classification details to determine actual exposures. The audit findings feed into a [[Definition:Premium adjustment | premium adjustment]] calculation: the insured either pays an additional premium or receives a credit. Physical audits conducted on-site have long been the industry norm, but telephone and voluntary audits are also used for smaller accounts. Increasingly, [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] solutions are enabling real-time or near-real-time data integration — pulling payroll figures directly from accounting software, for instance — which can reduce the friction and delay associated with traditional audit cycles.<br /> <br /> ⚖️ Beyond its role in billing accuracy, the premium audit serves as a critical underwriting feedback loop. Auditors often uncover misclassified operations or unreported exposures, information that helps [[Definition:Underwriter | underwriters]] refine their risk assessments at renewal. For carriers, consistent audit execution protects against [[Definition:Premium leakage | premium leakage]] — the silent erosion of revenue that occurs when actual risk exceeds what was priced. Regulators in many states mandate audit procedures for certain lines, reinforcing the audit&#039;s status as both a financial control and a compliance requirement. A robust audit program also reduces disputes and strengthens the insurer&#039;s [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratio]] integrity.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Premium adjustment]]<br /> * [[Definition:Exposure base]]<br /> * [[Definition:Premium leakage]]<br /> * [[Definition:Workers&#039; compensation insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Classification code]]<br /> * [[Definition:Experience modification rate (EMR)]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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