Unearned Premium
Definition. Unearned Premium is the portion of paid annual premium attributable to the remaining unexpired policy term. Refundable on cancellation (subject to Minimum Earned and Short Rate provisions).
Also known as: UEP
The opposite of Earned Premium. $12K annual, 6 months elapsed = $6K unearned (refundable in theory).
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