Pro rata allocation divides an amount according to defined proportions, commonly by policy limits, ownership percentage, time on risk, or fault share.

It contrasts with pro tanto and joint allocation methods.

Alternative Names:

Proportionally|Pro Rata Share

Why it Matters?

Insurance allocation in long-tail claims turns on whether pro rata time-on-risk or all-sums allocation applies, and the difference determines whether a single triggered policy bears the full loss or shares it across the coverage period. States divide sharply. In settlement credit, pro rata reduction by the settling party's fault share differs materially from pro tanto reduction by the dollar amount paid.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does pro rata matter in coverage?

Why does pro rata matter in coverage?

Because time-on-risk allocation shares a long-tail loss across the coverage period while all-sums places it on one triggered policy.

How does it differ in settlement credit?

How does it differ in settlement credit?

Pro rata reduces by the settling party's fault share, while pro tanto reduces by the dollar amount actually paid.