Invoicing
Overview
Section titled “Overview”After a booking entry is created, you can generate an invoice to bill the producer or the insured. LAMS tracks the expected amount, the received amount, and the status of each invoice.
Invoice Types
Section titled “Invoice Types”| Type | Who receives it | When it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Producer Invoice | The assigned producer | For account current and commission billing |
| Direct Bill Invoice | The insured directly | For non-account current policies |
| Finance Invoice | The finance company | For installment-financed policies |
Creating an Invoice
Section titled “Creating an Invoice”Invoice creation screen showing a list of booking entries with checkboxes and a Generate Invoice button
- Navigate to Accounting > Invoicing.
- Select the booking entries you want to include in this invoice.
- Click Generate Invoice.
- Review the invoice summary — verify the producer, total amount, and included bookings.
- Click Send Invoice to deliver it by email, or Download to send it manually.
Invoice Details
Section titled “Invoice Details”Each invoice shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Invoice Number | Unique identifier assigned automatically |
| Booking Entries | The policies included in this invoice |
| Payment Mode | How payment is expected |
| Sent Date | When the invoice was delivered |
| Expected Amount | Total amount billed |
| Received Amount | Amount paid so far |
| Balance Due | Expected minus received |
Tracking Invoice Status
Section titled “Tracking Invoice Status”Invoices smart table showing invoice number, producer, expected amount, received amount, and status columns
Use Accounting > Invoices to track all outstanding invoices:
- Filter by producer, date range, or status.
- Click any invoice to see the full detail and payment history.
Vendor and Expense Invoices
Section titled “Vendor and Expense Invoices”For non-policy expenses (vendor bills, overhead), use Accounting > Invoice Data Entry to record AP invoices and expenses. These are tracked separately from policy invoices.