Statutory Surplus


Definition of "Statutory surplus"

Cathy Spacek
Cathy Spacek REALM Real Estate Professionals

Excess funds above the amount required to establish legal reserves for the policies in force. These excess funds are generated as the result of mortality savings, excess interest earned on investments (an amount above that expected), and expense savings.

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