Distinguishing “BEST ESTIMATES” from “best estimates” Al Weller, FCA, FCAS, MAAA Insurance Services Office, Inc. 212-898-5990
Dualism Actuaries Can count Cannot count Data Random Manageable
Four Differences Business Purpose Reasonableness Reconciliation Prospective Tests
Business Purpose Engagement Definition Parties Objectives Scope Deliverables / Format Cost / Detail
Reasonableness Description Relationships Benchmarks
Reconciliation Interpretation Advice
Testing Budget Opportunities / Risk
Actuarial Organizations American Academy of Actuaries Casualty Actuarial Society Conference of Consulting Actuaries Actuarial Standards Board Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline Canadian Institute of Actuaries
Professionalism Code of Professional Conduct Statement of Principles Regarding Property and Casualty Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves Actuarial Standards of Practice issued by the Actuarial Standards Board Qualification Standards & Practice Councils
Conclusion BEST ESTIMATES best estimates