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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>🔎 '''Actuarial review''' is a comprehensive examination of an [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance company's]] financial and operational metrics — [[Definition:Reserves | reserves]], [[Definition:Rate | rates]], [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] programs, and underlying [[Definition:Actuarial assumption | assumptions]] — conducted by an [[Definition:Actuary | actuary]] to assess whether the insurer's estimates and practices are reasonable and well-supported. It may be performed internally as part of regular governance, commissioned by an external party such as a [[Definition:Rating agency | rating agency]] or prospective [[Definition:Investor | investor]], or mandated by an [[Definition:Insurance regulator | insurance regulator]] concerned about a carrier's financial health.<br />
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⚙️ During a typical review, the actuary examines [[Definition:Loss triangle | loss development data]], evaluates the methods and assumptions used to establish [[Definition:Loss reserve | loss reserves]], tests the adequacy of [[Definition:Premium | premium]] levels against projected [[Definition:Loss | losses]], and scrutinizes the impact of [[Definition:Reinsurance program | reinsurance arrangements]] on net exposure. The scope can range from a narrow focus on a single [[Definition:Line of business | line of business]] to a holistic assessment spanning the entire enterprise. Findings are documented in a report that highlights areas of strength, flags potential deficiencies, and often includes recommendations — for example, adjusting [[Definition:Reserve | reserve]] levels, revisiting [[Definition:Trend factor | trend assumptions]], or restructuring [[Definition:Reinsurance | ceded programs]]. Independence and adherence to [[Definition:Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) | actuarial standards of practice]] are critical to the review's credibility.<br />
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💡 The value of an actuarial review extends well beyond regulatory compliance. In [[Definition:Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) | M&A]] transactions, a buyer's actuarial review of the target company's reserves can reveal hidden liabilities that materially affect the purchase price. [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGAs]] seeking new [[Definition:Capacity | capacity]] partners often undergo actuarial reviews to demonstrate the quality of their [[Definition:Underwriting | underwriting]] book. And within established carriers, periodic independent reviews act as a check on institutional optimism, ensuring that the numbers presented to [[Definition:Board of directors | boards]] and stakeholders reflect the most honest reading of the data available.<br />
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'''Related concepts:'''<br />
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* [[Definition:Actuarial opinion]]<br />
* [[Definition:Actuarial reserving]]<br />
* [[Definition:Financial examination]]<br />
* [[Definition:Loss reserve]]<br />
* [[Definition:Due diligence]]<br />
* [[Definition:Actuarial report]]<br />
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