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Equalise premium calculator

The partners or directors will invariably be of different ages and so the costs of the term policies will vary. To ensure the arrangement is ′commercial′ and remains IHT effective the premiums should be equalised. The following calculator can help you equalise your premiums making sure no one pays or benefits more than they should.

The formula below can be extended to cater for any number of shareholders and assumes that each will buy the deceased′s shares in proportion to their existing share of the business.

'A' should pay = A′s share of business × B′s premium Total value of business − B's share + A′s share of business × C′s premium Total value of business − C's share + ... + A′s share of business × Z′s premium Total value of business − Z's share

Show formula

Director name Age Interest (%) Yearly
premium (£)
In trust
for
Equalised
premium
Difference
Totals   XXX% XXX   £XXX £0  
     
Use the cross to add another director. A maximum of 10 directors can be added 

It is important that the sums assured reflect the true value of the company or partnership. Guidelines are available via the PER cover or NAV cover calculators but an independent valuation from an accountant would be recommended.