Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Premiums

Gross premiums written reflect amounts recognised during the year to policyholders or other insurers for insurance contracts, and exclude any fees and other amounts calculated based on premiums. These are recognised when the underwriting process is complete.

Premiums include any adjustments in respect to the business written in prior accounting periods. The earned portion is recognised as income. Premiums are earned from the date of attachment of risk over the indemnity period and unearned premium is calculated using the basis below.