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2001 Ratemaking Seminar INT-1: Introduction to Data Management 101 Data Standards / Data Quality. Joan M. Klucarich Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Data Standards Who Needs Em and Why?. Trading partners such as insureds, insurers, TPAs, vendors, and brokers
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2001Ratemaking SeminarINT-1: Introduction to Data Management 101Data Standards / Data Quality Joan M. Klucarich Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Data StandardsWho Needs Em and Why? • Trading partners such as insureds, insurers, TPAs, vendors, and brokers • Various sources use different definitions • Need data that is clean and consistent • Reduce duplication and cost • Numerous indirect benefits • Some obstacles remain
Data StandardsDon’t They Exist Already? • Financial services and some retailers use data standards • Some insurance standards developed for specific applications • Standards are not identical
Data StandardsCurrent Working Groups • IDMA TPA Data Standards Work Group • ACORD • ANSI • RIMS • ISO • WC Insurance Organizations (WCIO)
Data StandardsCurrent Tools • PDRP - GL database for public entities • IDMA Claims Data Exchange Standard • IDMA Policy Data Element Dictionary • IDMA TPA Data Standards White Paper • www.idma.org/DS-announce.html
Data StandardsThe Importance of Partnership • Membership exchange of ACORD/IDMA • Many of the definitions come from existing sources • RIMS April 2000 Data Summit • RIMS March 2001 Claims Data Standards Meeting
ASOP #23: Data Quality • Purpose is to give guidance in: • Selecting data • Reviewing data for appropriateness, reasonableness, and comprehensiveness • Making appropriate disclosures • Does not recommend that actuaries audit data
ASAP #23: Data QualityConsiderations in Selection of Data • Appropriateness for intended purpose • Reasonableness, comprehensiveness, and consistency • Limitations of or modifications to data • Cost and feasibility of alternatives • Sampling methods
ASOP #23: Data QualityDefinition of Data • Numerical, census, or class information • Not actuarial assumptions • Not computer software • Definition of comprehensive • Definition of appropriate
ASAP #23: Data QualityOther Considerations • Imperfect Data • Reliance on Others • Documentation/Disclosure