Expense Allowance


Definition of "Expense allowance"

Carol Smith
  Chapman Hall Professionals

Payment to an insurance agent in addition to commissions. Expense allowances, that differ from company to company, vary with the amount of business agents place with that company and the need of the company to attract future business.


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