Special Charge | Insurance Glossary

Definition of "Special charge"

Tracy Epting

Texas Realty Cafe

Any fee imposed on insurance companies by a state. Insurers pay special taxes, including premium taxes and franchise taxes. In addition, various states have their own special charges to cover costs of such things as maintaining fire departments, licensing agents, or filing reports.

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