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Benefits of Choosing a Payroll Reporting Plan

Selecting the right pay plan can greatly benefit your business. Based on policy criteria such as primary risk state and estimated premium size, you may be eligible for a payroll reporting plan.

What is a Payroll Reporting Plan?

Simply put, a payroll reporting pay plan is a system where businesses report their actual payroll data regularly, typically monthly, to calculate and pay their insurance premiums.
 

How It Works

  • Regular Reporting: Businesses report their payroll data at regular intervals, such as monthly.
  • Accurate Premiums: Premiums are calculated based on the actual payroll reported, ensuring that businesses pay an accurate amount.
  • Automatic Adjustments: Payments are adjusted automatically based on the reported payroll, reducing the risk of overpaying or underpaying.

 

Example

Imagine a business that recently received a new opportunity and is growing its revenue (and hence, its payrolls are increasing).

On a traditional pay plan, the business would pay regular installments based on the payrolls provided when they obtained the policy. If the business did not remember to talk with their agent and endorse (make a change to) the policy, their higher payrolls will likely result in an additional bill at the end of the term following their premium audit.

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Reminder: A premium audit is conducted on every policy term to ensure estimated premium reflects actual totals. Premiums are estimated based on business information, such as payroll, type of work, locations, etc., submitted by your agent.

With a payroll reporting pay plan, this business would report its payroll each month, and the premiums would be adjusted accordingly. This way, the business pays the correct amount of premium as they grow, aligning payments with actual payroll expenses.

 

 

Benefits

Overall, a payroll reporting plan offers a flexible and accurate way to manage insurance premiums, ensuring businesses only pay for what they actually owe rather than being surprised with a bill at the end.
 

Flexibility

With two types of plans, you can choose to report your payroll easily online or have your payroll vendor report it for you, so you don’t have to worry about it. 

 

Real-Time Payroll Reporting
Payments are based on your actual payroll, helping you avoid overpaying or underpaying. This ensures more accurate and timely payments.
     
Improved Cash Flow Management
With automatic withdrawals and invoices based on real payroll data, you can better manage your cash flow and reduce the risk of unexpected payments at the end of the year.
     
Simple Set-Up and Online Reporting
The system is easy to set up and use, with regular email reminders to help you stay on track.
     
Accurate Premiums Based on Actual Payrolls
By basing premiums on real payroll data, businesses can avoid surprise bills at the end of the term during their premium audit. This approach ensures that you only pay for what you actually owe, leading to more predictable and manageable expenses.

BerkleyNet is a member of Berkley, whose member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company. We provide workers compensation insurance to a wide variety of businesses across the U.S. Our agents and clients use our online tools to easily quote and manage their policies and connect with our team. If an injury does occur, our claim specialists work to get employees back to health and back to work while responsibly managing the cost of claims. 

 

Please note the information in this article should not be construed as legal advice or as a substitute for professional consulting services. This material is for general informational purposes only, and while reasonable care has been utilized in compiling this information, no warranty or representation is made as to accuracy or completeness. For insurance advice, please contact your licensed insurance agent.