Category: Collateral Issues

SIGMA's 2023 Collateral Survey Results

In 2023, SIGMA conducted a collateral survey to assess, on a national basis, trends in collateral negotiations, exposures, reviews, arbitration, and many other factors. Since 2009, SIGMA has conducted this survey eight times which has allowed us to better understand both short-term and long-term trends. Collateral is especially important during times of financial uncertainty, such as […]

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Mid-year 2023 Actuarial Report Prep 

Quarterly or semi-annual actuarial reports can help eliminate year-end surprises and manage overall financial reporting. This may be particularly helpful if your company has had significant changes during the year such as growth, acquisitions, divestitures, changes in third party claims administrators, or shifts in geographic exposures. Last year, we provided several tips for completing a […]

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Collateral Q&A With 1970 Group

Today we are joined by Chairman and CEO of 1970 Group, Stephen Roseman, CFA. With over 25 years of securities, investment management and insurance industry experience, Stephen is a perfect candidate for a discussion on collateral. We hope you enjoy his insight as much as we do.   Q1: What collateral trends are you currently […]

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Year-end 2021 Actuarial Report Prep

November is here, and the time is quickly approaching for most companies to complete their annual actuarial report for retained liabilities. As you begin preparing for your company’s year-end 2021 analysis, review the list of tips below to help ensure this process is smooth and effective. Do you need reserve analysis numbers in early January? […]

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Identifying Collateral Concerns for Captives

Enoch Starnes and Michelle Bradley recently authored an article for Captive International titled “Identifying Collateral Concerns for Captives.” Many insurance professionals interested in the captive industry may not have a solid understanding of collateral concepts, so the article focuses on a high-level overview of the collateral formula, common collateral issues, and suggestions on how to […]

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SIGMA's Collateral Overview Brochure

Collateral requirements are a common topic in the insurance industry, as companies with large deductible or self-insured programs are required to post collateral to secure their associated liabilities.  States requiring this type of security typically have a well-defined process for determining the collateral amount.  Unfortunately, that may not be the case for carriers whose formulas […]

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SIGMA's Collateral Survey Results and Analysis

By Michelle Bradley, ACAS, MAAA, ARM, CERA and Lucy Zhang In the last quarter of 2014, SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group invited a group of insurance brokers, risk management consultants, and risk management staff of self-funded concerns to participate in a survey regarding collateral.  This survey was similar to the ones conducted by SIGMA in 2009 […]

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SIGMA's Annual Collateral Survey Invitation

SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group, Inc. invites insurance brokers, risk management consultants, and risk management staff of self-funded concerns to participate in our annual collateral survey. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be available through November 30th.  The published survey results will be shared with our survey participants. As an added bonus, […]

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SIGMA's Collateral Survey Results

In the last quarter of 2013, SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group invited a group of insurance brokers, risk management consultants, and risk management staff of self-funded concerns to participate in a survey regarding collateral. This survey was similar to the ones conducted by SIGMA in 2009 through 2012. The goal of the survey was to assess, […]

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SIGMA's 2013 Collateral Survey Invitation

SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group, Inc. invites insurance brokers, risk management consultants, and risk management staff of self-funded concerns to participate in our annual collateral survey. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be available through November.  The published survey results will be shared with our survey participants. As an added bonus, participants […]

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