Beyond Loss Reserves-The 1999 Reserving Call Paper Program

The Committee on Reserves issued a 1999 Call of Papers on the topic of "Evaluation of Non-Loss Reserves." Thirteen papers were accepted and will be presented at the upcoming Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar. The topics covered include premium reserves for retrospectively rated policies, deductible policies, automobile warranty policies, and long-term contracts. Also included are papers on reserving for uncollectible reinsurance and medical malpractice tail coverage. A variety of expense reserves are also discussed in the papers, including unallocated loss adjustment expenses, declaratory judgment expenses, and deferred policy acquisition costs. All of the call papers will be included in the CAS Forum, which will be distributed in late August. A $1,000 prize will be awarded at the Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar to the best paper submitted in response to the call. The CLRS is scheduled for September 13-14 in Scottsdale, Arizona.