Market Value Of Insurance Liabilities

Luke Girard

North American Actuarial Journal, 2000, vol. 4, issue 1, 31-49

Abstract: With Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 115 (FASB 1993), insurers are now in the awkward situation that almost half of the balance sheet is marked to market. This has created a material inconsistency with the way liabilities are reported, thus diminishing the usefulness of financial reporting to shareholders and potential new investors. Discussion has emerged in the industry about the process of market valuing liabilities. The American Academy of Actuaries has formed a “Fair Valuation of Liabilities” task force to compare and review various alternative methodologies. During 1995 the Society of Actuaries and New York University jointly sponsored a conference on “Fair Value of Insurance Liabilities.” Motivated by the conference, this paper attempts to bridge the gap between option pricing and actuarial appraisal methodologies. The author suggests we refocus attention toward the assumption-setting process, which is the key driver of a fair valuation. In this regard, this paper attempts to advance practice and methodology with respect to life insurance company valuation.

Date: 2000
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