It’s About Time: An Examination of Loss Reserve Development Time Horizons
| Autor: | David L. Eckles, Michael M. Barth, Evan M. Eastman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Statistics and Probability
Estimation Economics and Econometrics Schedule 050208 finance Actuarial science Horizon (archaeology) 05 social sciences Liability Contrast (statistics) Earnings management Line of business 0502 economics and business Economics 050207 economics Statistics Probability and Uncertainty Insurance industry |
| Zdroj: | North American Actuarial Journal. 23:143-168 |
| ISSN: | 2325-0453 1092-0277 |
| Popis: | A rich body of academic research has addressed the question of earnings management in the property-casualty insurance industry via manipulation of loss reserve estimates. This study analyzes the variability of reserve estimates at different development horizons to determine whether the predominant practice of relying on five years of development is appropriate. We examine two common measures of reserve estimation error, calendar year development and accident year development, and compare and contrast the two approaches. We also consider the appropriateness of the common practice of aggregating lines of business. After examining reserve development patterns for each of the major lines of business, we conclude that the appropriate development horizon to adequately establish ultimate liability may be longer than the current maximum reported horizon of 10 years found in Schedule P for most lines of business, including the aggregate reserves. Although longer-term development horizons are necessary to establish... |
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