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Ratemaking Seminar 2002. The Convergence of Technology, Data Standards & Analytical Tools Actuarial Standards - 23 Arthur R. Cadorine - ISO. Forewarned Is Forearmed. Current economic slowdown could be a lot worse Electronic linkages identify problems sooner Insurers ride their roller coaster.
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The Convergence of Technology, Data Standards & Analytical ToolsActuarial Standards - 23Arthur R. Cadorine - ISO
Forewarned Is Forearmed • Current economic slowdown couldbe a lot worse • Electronic linkages identifyproblems sooner • Insurers ride their roller coaster
Insurance Industry Standards • Standards for policy and claim transactions are being developed • ACORD • IAIABC • IDMA • These standards will change the industry
Impact of Standards • If everyone speaks the same language, communication is possible • Information quality and timeliness improves
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
Value of Knowing Sooner • Delays in claims reporting cost money • Real-time fraud detection could save $$ • Early claim-trend detection means corrective premium action
Insurers: Historically Slow Adopters • Insurance has historically been slowto adopt new technology • Why is it going to change? • More timely business intelligence means a competitive advantage
Integrating EDI Reporting • Straight-through processingbecomes possible • Data quality improves • Information can be aggregated • ASP model has many advantages
Integration of Data • ASP can have policy and claim databases • Systems can talk to one another • One source/multiple outputs
Analytical Tools • Predictive models • Web access • User-friendly report writers • User-friendly analysis software
THINK ABOUT IT! • Cheaper information • More timely information • Better information
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