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# How to record the insurance amount paid to the insurance company?

First, you’ll have to create an account to track the insurance amount. To create an account,

*   Go to the **Accountant module** on the left side bar and choose _Chart of Accounts_.
*   Click **+New** account.
*   Include necessary details such as _Account Type_ as **Other Current Asset** and an _Account Name_ as **Insurance Amount**.
*   Click **Save** to update your preferences for the account.

![Track Insurance Amount](/books/kb/images/accountant/insurance-amount.png)

The amount paid to the insurance company can be recorded as journal. To record it,

*   Go to the **Manual Journals** under _Accountant_ on the left sidebar.
*   Click the **\+ New Journal** button on the top right side of the page.
*   Fill in the required details.
*   Debit the asset account (_Insurance Amount_ in this case) and credit the bank account from which the insurance amount is paid.
*   Click **Save and Publish**.

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