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Distinguishing “BEST ESTIMATES” from “best estimates”. Al Weller, FCA, FCAS, MAAA Insurance Services Office, Inc. 212-898-5990. Actuaries Can count Cannot count. Data Random Manageable. Dualism. Four Differences. Business Purpose Reasonableness Reconciliation Prospective Tests.
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Distinguishing“BEST ESTIMATES”from“best estimates” Al Weller, FCA, FCAS, MAAA Insurance Services Office, Inc. 212-898-5990
Actuaries Can count Cannot count Data Random Manageable Dualism
Four Differences • Business Purpose • Reasonableness • Reconciliation • Prospective Tests
Business PurposeEngagement Definition • Parties • Objectives • Scope • Deliverables / Format • Cost / Detail
Reasonableness • Description • Relationships • Benchmarks
Reconciliation • Interpretation • Advice
Testing • Budget • Opportunities / Risk
American Academy of Actuaries Casualty Actuarial Society Conference of Consulting Actuaries Actuarial Standards Board Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline Canadian Institute of Actuaries Actuarial Organizations
Professionalism • Code of Professional Conduct • Statement of Principles Regarding Property and Casualty Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves • Actuarial Standards of Practice issued by the Actuarial Standards Board • Qualification Standards & Practice Councils
Conclusion • BEST ESTIMATES • best estimates