| For the year ended December 31 |
2009 |
2008 |
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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 |
|
|
| Other expenses (see below) |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Advertising |
212,442 |
241,536 |
| Amortization of capital assets |
190,141 |
214,185 |
| Association fees |
147,690 |
189,406 |
| Educational seminars and conventions |
73,849 |
38,468 |
| Employee benefits |
403,745 |
392,016 |
| Occupancy costs |
152,377 |
137,217 |
| Postage, bank charges and telephone |
145,370 |
136,243 |
| Printing, stationery and office |
266,503 |
224,619 |
| Professional |
101,081 |
95,922 |
| Provincial premiums tax |
80,859 |
80,190 |
| Travel |
140,858 |
156,659 |
| |
|
|
|
$1,914,915 |
$1,906,461 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements