Definition

An extra charge added to your premium to cover higher risk factors. It adjusts your payment based on individual risk elements.

What to consider

  • Understand how reserves affect insurer stability.
  • Monitor reserve levels as part of financial analysis.
  • Consider the impact on future premium adjustments.

Real world scenarios

  • An insurance company set aside a claims reserve to cover future claim payments.
  • A mutual insurer reported its claims reserve as part of its quarterly financial results.
  • A regulator reviewed the claims reserve to ensure the insurer could cover potential losses.

Related terms

Insurance & Financial Protection