A requirement that you must have a financial stake in the insured item or person. It prevents people from profiting from a loss they aren’t affected by.
What to consider
Understand how loss ratios affect premium pricing.
Review historical loss ratios for trends.
Consider how a high loss ratio might impact future rates.
Real world scenarios
A health insurer reviews its loss ratio to determine the percentage of premiums paid out in claims.
A car insurance company calculates its loss ratio to assess the profitability of its policies.
An investor examines an insurer’s loss ratio before investing in its stock.