SchemeServe allows commission percentages to be controlled at Risk Group level through the rating file. Each Risk Group has a unique system ID that can be referenced directly in the rating file, allowing different commissions to be applied based on the selected risk.
Finding the Risk Group ID
Method 1: From the Question Set
- Navigate to the Question Set.
- Locate the Risk Group.
- Each Risk Group entry will have its own unique ID.

Method 2: Using Browser Inspect
This will provide you with the full system ID:
- Open the matrix screen.
- Locate the commission field or relevant Risk Group.
- Right-click and select Inspect.
- Look for the field ID.
Example:
id="CommissionFromInsurer_9705_rate"The Risk Group ID is:
9705The full system identifier is:
CommissionFromInsurer_9705Setting Commission in the Rating File
Commission values are set using the Risk Group ID.
Example
For Risk Group ID 9705:
SetRate:CommissionFromInsurer_9705This creates a commission rate variable for that specific Risk Group.
Applying a Commission Percentage
To set a commission of 30% from insurer or 10% to broker:
SetRate:CommissionFromInsurer_9705
30SetRate:Commission_9705_IndexLevel0
10Verifying the Result
After updating the rating file:
- Save and publish the product.
- Run a test quotation.
- Review the Net Total section.
Example:
| Commission Type | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commission From Insurer | 30.00% | £377.07 |
| Commission To BROI (Broker) | 25.00% | £314.23 |
Confirm that the expected percentage is being applied to the selected Risk Group.
Notes
- Every Risk Group has its own unique ID.
- Commission rates must be set separately for each Risk Group.
- Browser Inspect is often the quickest way to identify the exact system variable name.
- The number appended to CommissionFromInsurer_XXXX is the Risk Group ID and must match the Risk Group configured in the Question Set.

