GIM2110 - Accounting framework: annual accounting: Unearned Premium Provision (UPP): example

Motor Insurance Company Ltd has a 31.12.07 accounting period. It enters into the following contracts for motor insurance:

Contract No.

Date entered into

Premium

1

1/1/07

300

2

27/2/07

450

3

1/6/07

600

4

5/9/07

500

Total premiums

 

1,850

The UPP would be calculated as follows:

Contract No.

24ths Method

UPP

365ths Method

1

1/24 x 300

13

0/365 x 300

0

2

3/24 x 450

56

57/365 x 450

70

3

11/24 x 600

275

151/365 x 600

248

4

17/24 x 500

354

247/365 x 500

338

Total UPP

 

698

 

656