| For the year ended December 31 |
2010 |
2009 |
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|
|
| Gross premiums written |
|
|
| Less reinsurance premiums cost |
|
|
| Net premiums written |
|
|
| Increase in provision for unearned premiums |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Service charges |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Net claims incurred |
|
|
| Commissions |
|
|
| Salaries and directors' fees |
|
|
| Inspection and underwriting of risks |
|
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| Other expenses (see below) |
|
|
| |
|
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| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Advertising |
$ 230,122 |
$ 212,442 |
| Amortization of capital assets |
317,697 |
190,141 |
| Association fees |
177,715 |
147,690 |
| Educational seminars and conventions |
64,125 |
73,849 |
| Employee benefits |
1,168,904 |
403,745 |
| Occupancy costs |
209,281 |
152,377 |
| Postage, bank charges and telephone |
175,255 |
145,370 |
| Printing, stationery and office |
447,531 |
266,503 |
| Professional |
157,141 |
101,081 |
| Provincial premiums tax |
87,679 |
80,859 |
| Travel |
177,367 |
140,858 |
| |
|
|
|
$ 3,212,817 |
$1,914,915 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements