The first question occur to mind what is granualarity and how is it that important for a General Insurance business? Breaking down Granularity Granularity is subdivision. If the business is …
Industry Loss Warranties – ILWs
This is a short summary explaining Industry Loss Warranties (ILWs). ILW is explained in detailed in Actuarial SP7 subject (formerly ST7). Definition of ILW Industry loss warranties (ILWs) are a type of reinsurance contract where the basis of cover is not indemnity, i.e. repayment of actual losses suffered. Protection is based on the total loss arising from an event to the entire insurance industry rather than individual insured company’s own losses. Trigger Event for ILWs The original size of the industry loss is used as a trigger for eligibility to a recovery. …