Business Definition for: administrative expenses
administrative expenses
costs associated with the general administration of the insurance organization to include such items as utilities, rent, salaries, postage, furniture, and housekeeping charges.
administrative expenses
Related Terms:
compensation for management to operate or build a property; contrast financing expenses, operating expenses, replacement reserves, selling expenses.
Example: Management salaries, accounting expenses, and investment advisor expenses are general and administrative expenses.
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