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Introduction to Reinsurance Reserving

Introduction to Reinsurance Reserving. Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar Arlington, Virginia September 23, 2002 Christopher K. Bozman, FCAS, MAAA. Applications, Complications, and Considerations. Application of Projection Methods Loss Development Method Loss Ratio Method

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Introduction to Reinsurance Reserving

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  1. Introduction to Reinsurance Reserving Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar Arlington, Virginia September 23, 2002 Christopher K. Bozman, FCAS, MAAA

  2. Applications, Complications, and Considerations • Application of Projection Methods • Loss Development Method • Loss Ratio Method • Bornhuetter-Ferguson Technique • Other Methods

  3. Applications, Complications and Considerations • Complications • parameter uncertainty • data constraints • Other considerations • qualitative information

  4. Loss Development Method – Assumptions • Assumes the relative change in a given year’s reported loss & ALAE from one evaluation to the next will be similar to the relative change in prior years’ reported loss & ALAE at similar evaluation points • RTR factors measure change in reported loss & ALAE at successive evaluations • tail factor allows for development beyond the observed experience • Assumes the relative adequacy of the company’s case reserves has been consistent over time • Assumes no material changes in the rate claims are paid or reported

  5. Loss Development MethodDevelopment of Reported Loss & ALAE

  6. Loss Development MethodSelection of Report-to-Report Factors (RTRs)

  7. Loss Development MethodSuggestions for Tail Factors • Industry benchmarks • RAA • Primary sources lagged • ISO • A.M. Best • NCCI • Based on curve fitting • y = 1 + a (t) – b

  8. Loss Development MethodPotential Problem – Variability in Historical Development • Solutions • refine data • line of business mix • treaty vs. facultative • attachment points / limits • segregate catastrophes, 9/11 losses • adjust for • loss portfolio transfers • commutations • finite risk covers (e.g. stop losses) • asbestos, pollution and other toxics • supplement with benchmarks

  9. Development by Line of Business Source: RAA Historical Loss Development Study, 1999 Edition.

  10. Treaty vs. Facultative – Automobile Liability Source: RAA Historical Loss Development Study, 1999 Edition.

  11. Impact of Attachment Points – General Liability Source: RAA Historical Loss Development Study, 1999 Edition.

  12. Loss Development Method • Application same as for primary business • Results leveraged • no claims = no IBNR • large claims = large IBNR

  13. Loss Development Method • Paid Loss Development Method not very common for reinsurance reserving • little data • no industry benchmarks on development • may be appropriate for property or low limit proportional business

  14. Loss Ratio Method • Useful for new business or immature years • Need premium base and a priori expectation regarding loss ratio • Advantage: stability • ultimate loss estimate does not change unless the premium or loss ratio are revised • Potential problem: lack of responsiveness • ignores actual loss experience as it emerges

  15. Loss Ratio Method Ultimate Loss = Earned Premium x ELR

  16. Loss Ratio Method • Selecting the loss ratio: • historical experience • paid and incurred loss experience • LDF projection • adjusted to appropriate year • rate changes • trends • coverage changes • underwriting considerations • underwriting files • actuarial pricing • market considerations • benchmarks

  17. Adjustment for Incomplete Years • Recent underwriting or policy years may not be fully earned as of the evaluation date • may need to scale back loss development projections • apply ultimate loss ratio to earned premium as of evaluation date • Ultimate Loss Ratio = Ultimate Loss / Ultimate Premium • Ultimate premium • project development • seek underwriter input

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