Net earned premium as used herein is defined as the Company's gross earned premium collected on the classes of business subject to this Contract, less only the earned portion of premiums, if any, ceded by the Company for reinsurance which inures to the benefit of this Contract and less dividends incurred.
net earnings means such earnings as are calculated in accordance with paragraph 42 or 52, as the case may be;
Basic Monthly Earnings means your monthly rate of earnings from the Sponsor in effect immediately prior to the date Disability or Partial Disability begins. However, such earnings will not include bonuses, commissions, overtime pay and extra compensation.
Gross earnings means all monies earned by the Employee under the terms of this Collective Agreement.
Monthly Earnings means your gross monthly income from your Employer, not including shift differential, in effect just prior to your date of disability. It includes your total income before taxes. It is prior to any deductions made for pre-tax contributions to a qualified deferred compensation plan, Section 125 plan or flexible spending account. It does not include income received from commissions, bonuses, overtime pay or any other extra compensation or income received from sources other than your Employer.