Insurance Claims Reserves Review Checklist
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Data Collection & Validation
Verify completeness and accuracy of data used for reserve calculations.
Date of Loss Occurrence
Claim Number
Loss Type (e.g., Property, Liability, Auto)
Initial Loss Estimate
Description of Loss
Policy Status
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Police Report, Photos)
Loss Ratio Analysis
Evaluate loss ratios against historical trends and industry benchmarks.
Current Loss Ratio
Prior Year Loss Ratio
Industry Average Loss Ratio
Trend Direction (Loss Ratio)
Explanation of Loss Ratio Trends
Earned Premium for Period
Development Pattern Review
Assess the pattern of loss development over time.
Ultimate Loss Ratio (Projected)
Date of Last Development Pattern Analysis
Development Pattern Type
Description of Observed Development Pattern
Average Loss Development Factor (ALDF)
Date of Significant Change in Development Pattern (if applicable)
Explanation for any deviations from expected development patterns
Severity Analysis
Analyze the trend and potential impact of claim severity.
Average Claim Severity (Current Year)
Average Claim Severity (Prior Year)
Percentage Change in Severity
Description of any significant trends in claim severity
Potential Drivers of Severity Increase (select all that apply)
Date of last severity analysis review
Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) Analysis
Review the methodology and reasonableness of IBNR estimates.
Current IBNR Estimate
Historical Trend of IBNR
Average Period for Claim Reporting
Estimated Claim Reporting Lag (Months)
IBNR Calculation Method
Justification for IBNR Calculation Method
Date of Last IBNR Review
Supporting Documentation (e.g., actuarial reports)
Discount Rate Assessment
Evaluate the appropriateness of the discount rate applied to future payments.
Current Discount Rate (%)
Rationale for Current Discount Rate
Yield on Relevant Benchmark Securities (e.g., Treasury Bonds)
Date of Benchmark Rate Determination
Explanation of Any Deviation from Benchmark Rate
Methodology for Discount Rate Selection
If 'Other' selected above, please specify methodology.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Applicable Accounting Standards
Regulatory Reporting Requirements
Last Regulatory Exam Date
Permit/License Number
Summary of Recent Regulatory Changes
Copy of Regulatory License
Documentation & Audit Trail
Confirm adequate documentation supports reserve decisions and allows for auditability.
Date of Reserve Review
Summary of Review Findings
Review Methodology Used
Supporting Documentation (e.g., spreadsheets, reports)
Reviewer Signature
Total Page Count of Supporting Documents
Sensitivity Analysis
Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of key assumptions on reserve estimates.
Loss Ratio Increase/Decrease (%)
Claim Severity Increase/Decrease (%)
Discount Rate Change (%)
IBNR Estimate Variance (%)
Assumption Type
Impact on Reserve Amount (USD)
Management Review & Approval
Document review and approval by relevant management personnel.
Review Date
Summary of Review Findings
Overall Assessment
Reserve Adjustment Percentage (if applicable)
Reviewer Signature
Reviewer Name
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