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Contingent Commission Calculator

Estimate a carrier profit-sharing (contingent) bonus from loss ratio, growth and premium volume.

How the contingent commission calculator works

Many carriers pay agencies a contingent or profit-sharing commission when their book with the carrier is profitable and growing. The bonus percentage typically depends on a loss-ratio grid with premium and growth thresholds.

Formula

Bonus = Earned premium × Bonus % for the tier whose loss-ratio ceiling the book is under, if premium and growth thresholds are met.

How to use it

  1. Enter earned premium and incurred losses with the carrier.
  2. Enter growth and the qualifying minimums.
  3. Enter the carrier’s bonus grid.

Worked example

$2.4M earned with $1.08M incurred is a 45% loss ratio — the 3.5% tier, paying $84,000.

Frequently asked questions

Are contingent commissions guaranteed?

No. They depend on the year’s results and the carrier’s agreement, which can change annually.

Which losses count?

Usually incurred losses including reserves, often capped per claim — check the agreement.

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