Policy: Cancel A Policy

Newton User Guide: Policy

Required Software Version: Spring 2017

Legacy Instructions Available: Click Here

Related Pages

Policy Dashboard Policy Keyword Search Policy & Billing Policy: Create A Policy

Related Categories

Policy Tasks

The steps below outline the process of cancelling a policy and optionally creating the ACORD 35 - Cancellation Request/Policy Release.

Before You Begin

Access to edit Policies or Binders requires the current operator to have Security System: AR -> Policy Transaction -> Edit access.

See: Security System for more information.

Cancel A Policy

Cancelled policies are displayed in red and move to the expired policies section the day after the cancellation date.

The Policy Dashboard is typically opened from the Client Dashboard, however it can also be opened directly from the Policy Keyword Search, the User Dashboard Tab, the Company Tab, the Management Tab, or from Policy & Billing.

1. Search for and load the client or prospect.
2. On the Client Dashboard tab select the (+) next to Policies. (To expand the band by default, see: Preferences)
3. Left-Click the desired policy number to open the Policy Dashboard.
4. Select Policy Tasks -> Cancel Policy.

   

5. Select Transaction -> Cancellation.
6. Select the Cancel Date.
   • This will create a policy sequence effective and expiration date of the cancellation.
   • It will also change the policy term expiration date to the date of the cancellation.
7. Optionally select Create Acord 35.
8. Optionally enter a short description in the Transaction Details field.
9. To optionally create a follow up Diary item, select the Create Diary option.
10. Enter any additional activity details in the Policy Log field and select OK.

    

11. If the ACORD 35 form was created, it will automatically open and allow for changes. After the changes are complete select Save and close the form.

Invoice Processing

See: Create and Process Return Premium Invoice Due to Cancellation or Endorsement for more information.