Abstract

Journal of Actuarial Practice

Volume 4, Number 2, 1996


Methodologies for Determining Reserve Liabilities in the Workers Compensation High Deductible Program

Jerome J. Siewert

Abstract

In this paper I describe several approaches for estimating liabilities under a high deductible program, including a proposal for a more sophisticated approach relying upon a loss distribution model. The discussion addresses several related issues dealing with deductible size and mix, absence of long-term histories, and the determination of consistent loss development factors among deductible limits. In addition, I propose several approaches for estimating aggregate loss limit charges, if any, and the asset value for associated servicing revenue.

Key words and phrases: loss ratio, excess loss, ultimate loss, IBNR, development factors, inverse power curve

Jerome J. Siewert
Wausau Insurance Companies,
PO Box 8017,
Wausau WI 54402,
USA


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