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compensating balance plan

A compensating balance plan is an insurance cash flow plan whereby the insurer, in an account specifically set up for the plan, collects premiums and deposits them in the insured's bank.

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compensating balance plan

A compensating balance plan is an insurance cash flow plan whereby the insurer, in an account specifically set up for the plan, collects premiums and deposits them in the insured's bank.

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Although the account is in the insurer's name, the insured's bank recognizes the funds as the insured's compensating balance, freeing the insured's funds.