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Prepared by Aon Benfield Analytics
The Written & Unwritten Rules of Reinsurance Statutory Reporting
IASA – Ohio Chapter 2015 Fall Conference November 23, 2015
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Introduction – Reinsurance Reporting in 2015 is Complicated
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Agenda Tracker
Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Multi-Beneficiary Trusts Section 3 Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting Section 4 Update on U.S. Collateral Reform Section 5 Reinsurance Reporting
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Introduction
Lebron James lives in Akron, Ohio and has a Lamborghini worth $ 670,000 Lebron bought an insurance policy from NJ Insurance (domiciled in New
Jersey) on January 1, 2015 Lebron drives his car to Nashville and gets hit by Justin Bieber on March 17th
– His car is totaled NJ Insurance bought $ 500,000 of facultative reinsurance from Bermuda Re,
(domiciled in Bermuda) effective January 1, 2015 Bermuda Re
– Unauthorized in Tennessee and has been since it’s formation in 2010 – Became Certified in Ohio on July 1, 2014 (20% collateral required) – Became Authorized in New Jersey on March 1, 2015, and has rolled in
existing liabilities into their Multi-Beneficiary Trust on March 15, 2015 How should this $ 500,000 recoverable be reported on NJ Insurance’s
Schedule F? – How much collateral is required? – Are these recoverables emanating from an Authorized, Unauthorized or
Certified reinsurer?
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Introduction
Where LeBron James Lives – Bermuda Re is Authorized Domicile of Lebron’s Insurance Company – Bermuda Re is Authorized
Where the accident occurs – Bermuda Re is Unauthorized
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Authorized Reinsurers vs. Unauthorized Reinsurers
Authorized Reinsurers – Reinsurers who are licensed to write reinsurance in a particular state – Reinsurers who are licensed in a state with “substantially similar” credit for
reinsurance regulation – Reinsurers who have met the requirements to become Accredited, Trusteed
or equivalent (the term varies by state) • Accepted, Approved, Qualified
– In most cases, authorized reinsurers do not have to post collateral in order for ceding company to get credit for the reinsurance
Unauthorized Reinsurers – Reinsurers not licensed or who have not met the requirements to be
Accredited, Trusteed or equivalent
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Authorized Reinsurers vs. Unauthorized Reinsurers
Unauthorized reinsurers are required to post collateral – If the unauthorized reinsurer does not post collateral, a provision for
reinsurance (penalty) will be calculated which offsets the value of the reinsurance recoverable asset
Therefore, it is a standard practice in all U.S. reinsurance contracts that if the reinsurer is not authorized, they agree to provide collateral to the U.S. ceding insurer
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Why is Collateral Required from Non-U.S. Reinsurers
Collateral is only required for the reinsurer’s share of the liabilities of the ceding insurer (not the full limits of exposure) – Paid losses and paid LAE – Case reserves – IBNR reserves (loss and LAE) – Unearned premiums and contingent commissions
Funded on a gross basis without allowance for retrocessions
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The Debate Over Collateral
Why it’s Needed Protects U.S. ceding insurers
and hence policyholders Ceding insurers do not have to
enforce their judgments overseas in a potentially adverse regulatory environment
Collateral is only required when there are recoverables under the reinsurance contract
Reinsurers could get licensed or accredited like a U.S. reinsurer and would not have to post collateral – It’s their choice
Why it’s Not Needed Most reinsurers pay their claims
on a timely basis This will level the playing field
for U.S. reinsurers abroad Reduced collateral will make
reinsurance more affordable, lower ceding insurers costs and lower the cost of insurance for policyholders
Collateral could still be required for the “weaker” reinsurers
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Agenda Tracker
Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Multi-Beneficiary Trusts Section 3 Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting Section 4 Update on U.S. Collateral Reform Section 5 Reinsurance Reporting
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Multi-Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)
MBTs require state approval - Reinsurers must apply and be approved in each state where they plan to use the MBT
Reinsurers must agree to certain provisions – Agree to collateralize 100% of recoverables – Agree to increased reporting (except Lloyd’s)
Meeting all these criteria results in the MBT being approved and reinsurer being granted authorized status (“Trusteed” or “Accredited” status or equivalent) – The MBT can now be used to collateralize balances from reinsurance
contracts that incept on or after the date the trust was approved – Recoverables should be reported as authorized
Prior to MBT Approval
Recoverables are Unauthorized Post MBT Approval
Recoverables are authorized
Date Trust Approved
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Multi-Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)
Reinsurers may also be able to “roll-in” balances from contracts that incepted prior to the date of MBT approval – No additional regulatory approvals are required for the roll-in – Typically, once the existing recoverables are “rolled-in”, the reinsurer will notify
any impacted ceding companies that LOCs are no longer needed and can be released
If the existing recoverables are rolled in to the MBT, it changes the reporting treatment of the recoverables – All balances in the MBT are reported as authorized
Treatment after Roll-in Recoverables are Authorized
Post MBT Approval Recoverables are authorized
Date Trust Approved
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Advantages of Multi-Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)
Collateral Feature LOCs, SBTs MBTs
Collateral Procurement +
Collateral Buffer +
Who Sets the Amount of Collateral +
Commingling of Assets +
Access to the Assets +
Ceding Insurer Perspective
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MBT Permitted Assets
Trust maintenance – Updated on a quarterly basis
Permitted assets (Same as a 114 single beneficiary trust) – Cash – Money market funds – Government securities – Municipals – Investment grade securities – Equities, not more than 10% of the total trust value – Letters of credit, not more than 20% of the total trust value
In the event of insolvency of the reinsurer, the U.S. regulator of the trust is entitled to take possession of the trust for the benefit of U.S. ceding insurers
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Reinsurers Using Multi-Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)
Aspen Bermuda Limited Aspen Insurance UK Limited AXIS Specialty Limited DaVinci Re Hannover Re (Germany) Lancashire Lloyd’s Mapfre Re Montpelier Partner Re Renaissance Re Validus
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Agenda Tracker
Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Multi-Beneficiary Trusts Section 3 Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting Section 4 Update on U.S. Collateral Reform Section 5 Reinsurance Reporting
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Category Traditional Reinsurer Collateralized Reinsurer Underwriting and Risk-Bearing
Conducted / borne by a single entity
Conducted / borne by two different entities
Financial Statements Available Typically not available
Financial Strength Ratings
Rated Typically not rated
Capital Typically $100M or more (often $1B or more)
Limited beyond assets in the trusts
Collateral For existing liabilities only Typically for the full limits of exposure, governed by collateral release
Credit Risk Ceding insurer bears the credit risk that reinsurer will post collateral & pay claims when due
Credit risk is essentially eliminated, but other risks may be present
Regulation and Reporting
High Low
Coverages Provided No limitations Typical single limit Property catastrophe Tail risk may be limited
Traditional Reinsurer vs. Collateralized Reinsurer
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Bermuda Collateralized Reinsurers
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Trustee
Alternative Market / Collateralized Reinsurer
Premium Cash and Assets (at Inception)
Fees / Profits
Assets less Losses
(upon release)
Third Party Investors
Losses
Equity / Debt or other Financing Mechanism
Dividends
Trust Agreement
Trust
Ceding Insurer
Segregated Accounts Company
Reinsurance Agreement
Underwriting Sevices Agreement
Segregated Account 1
Management Fees into the
General Account
Segregated Account 2
Collateralized Reinsurance Structure with Segregated Account Company
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Alternative Market Risk Bearing Counterparties
Schedule of Segregated Account Entities Which Comprise the Subscribing Reinsurer
Name of Grantors
Percentage Interest in
Contract
Aeolus Re Ltd. In respects of its
Underwriting Segregated Account 8.654%
Keystone Segregated Account 87.367%
Hotoru Re Segregated Account 1.764%
QVT V Segregated Account 1.008%
Pendulum Re II Ltd. (Special Purpose Insurer) 1.207%
Total 100.000%
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Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting
The risk bearing entities of collateralized reinsurers may be classified as “unauthorized reinsurers”.
Premiums and recoverables due to/from the risk bearing entities of collateralized reinsurers should be reported on Schedule F, similar to other reinsurance counterparties
Segregated accounts should be listed individually on Schedule F with their proportionate share of premiums, recoverables and collateral – Ceding insurers should include the name of the SAC as well as the name of
the segregated account
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Agenda Tracker
Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Multi-Beneficiary Trusts Section 3 Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting Section 4 Update on U.S. Collateral Reform Section 5 Reinsurance Reporting
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NAIC Credit for Reinsurance Model Law and Regulation is finalized (4th Quarter, 2011)
– Establishes new U.S. standards for collateral requirements
Collateral Reform Milestones
Individual States Adopt Collateral Reform (2008 – 2015) – 32 States have enacted a reduced collateral law – 18 States have approved reinsurers for reduced collateral
Credit for Reinsurance Model Law (1984) – Provides credit for ceded reinsurance if the reinsurer is licensed, accredited or provides sufficient collateral
NAIC & State Regulators Support Credit for Reinsurance Initiatives (2013 - 2015)
– Assists states in qualifying jurisdictions – Assists states in reviewing reinsurers for certification
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Active (State has certified reinsurers) State has adopted Model Law (#785)
State Adoption of Collateral Reform as of November 1, 2015
Adopted 785 & 786 Colorado Indiana
Active Alabama California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Louisiana Maryland Maine Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia
State has adopted Law (#785) & Reg. (#786)
Adopted 785 Arkansas Arizona District of Columbia Hawaii Massachusetts Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Vermont Washington
Law (#785) may be enacted by year-end
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Why Are States Adopting the Reduced Collateral Regulations
Regulators have been led to believe that the general public will benefit from these regulations – These regulations “will reduce the cost of reinsurance to ceding insurers and
reduce trade barriers allowing for more competition in the reinsurance marketplace”
– “No adverse effects are anticipated as a result of this rulemaking” – If the state “does not enact standards to certify reinsurers, it may be at a
disadvantage to other states” (that permit reduced collateral)
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Model Regulation specifies a minimum of USD 250M Submits financial information for regulatory review
NAIC will publish a list of Qualified Jurisdictions Criteria to be considered includes regulatory system,
reciprocity & information sharing
Minimum Specified Amount of Capital and Surplus
Maintain a Secure Rating from 2 Rating Agencies
Must be based on an interactive rating – No public information ratings
Model Regulation lists the following 4 rating agencies:
– A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P
Domiciled in a “Qualified Jurisdiction”
Certified Reinsurer Criteria
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Certified Reinsurer Requirements
Must apply and be approved in each state The reinsurer’s status in the ceding insurer’s state of domicile governs the amount of collateral required (It does not matter where the loss occurs) If approved for reduced collateral, reinsurer becomes known as a “certified reinsurer”
Application & Certification
Eligible Contracts
Only contracts that incept on or after the certification date are eligible for reduced collateral
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Certified Reinsurers: Ratings Scale
Ratings Collateral % A.M. Best Fitch/S&P Moody’s Secure-1 0% A++ AAA Aaa Secure-2 10% A+ AA+, AA, AA- Aa1, Aa2, Aa3
Secure-3 20% A A+, A, A1, A2
Secure-4 50% A- A- A3
Secure-5 75% B++, B+ BBB+, BBB, BBB-
Baa1, Baa2, Baa3
Vulnerable-6 100% Ratings B and below
Ratings BB+ and below
Ratings Ba1 and below
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Certified Reinsurers: Rating Upgrades and Downgrades
Certified reinsurer rating upgrades apply only on a prospective basis Certified reinsurer rating downgrades (and revocations) apply retroactively
– However, there is a three-month grace period for obtaining additional collateral
– Therefore, when the reporting date falls within the three month grace period, the ceding insurer may report collateral required based on the certified reinsurer’s rating prior to the downgrade or revocation
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Certified Reinsurers: Collateral Deferral for Catastrophe Losses
Certified reinsurers are not required to post collateral for recoverables that originated form a recognized catastrophe loss – The insurance department of each state determines whether any
catastrophe loss is eligible for the collateral deferral – The deferral applies to certified reinsurers at all certified rating levels – The deferral lasts up to one-year after the ceding insurer posts its initial
reserve for the loss
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Recent Developments – Qualified Jurisdictions
The NAIC is assisting states in the evaluation of Qualified Jurisdictions Criteria to be considered includes
– Appropriateness and effectiveness of reinsurance supervisory system – Adequate and prompt enforcement of U.S. judgements – Reciprocity (e.g. similar treatment of U.S. reinsurers) – Cooperation and information sharing
Seven Jurisdictions have been approved to date − Bermuda − France − Germany − Ireland
States must provide rationale if they approve a jurisdiction not on the list
− Japan − Switzerland − United Kingdom
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Recent Developments - Reinsurance Financial Analysis Working Group
Assist states in reviewing reinsurers for certification If approved by the working group, other states could rely on the assessment
without having to undertake their own review – Thus facilitating multi-state adoption of certified reinsurers (passporting)
However, it is not mandatory for any individual state to follow the working group’s determination
To date, over 30 reinsurers have been reviewed by the working group – At least, 25 reinsurers have been approved and recommended for
passporting, while the remainder have been denied passporting status
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Florida Update
Florida, which was the first to pass the law and regulation and had significant differences from the NAIC Model Law and Regulation
In July 2015, Florida implemented changes to bring it more in line with the NAIC Model Law and Regulation
Key Differences - Florida Original Revised Name for Reduced Collateral Reinsurers Eligible Certified
Amount of Collateral for “A-” Rated Reinsurers 20% 50%
Eligible Lines of Business Property Catastrophe All Lines
Collateral Deferral Applies Only to Named Hurricanes
Named Hurricanes
Acceptable Rating Agencies Includes Demotech
Includes Demotech
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Agenda Tracker
Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Multi-Beneficiary Trusts Section 3 Collateralized Reinsurance Reporting Section 4 Update on U.S. Collateral Reform Section 5 Reinsurance Reporting
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Statutory accounting – Usually recoverables over 90 days are not an admitted asset
(Exception: reinsurance recoverables) – Instead regulators impose a penalty (called the provision for
reinsurance) that effectively reduces the reinsurance recoverable asset and serves as a bad debt reserve
The provision for reinsurance is calculated on Parts 5 – 8 of Schedule F
There are three scenarios which may require a provision for reinsurance – Recoverables in dispute – Overdue recoverables – Uncollateralized recoverables
The size of the provision for each type of reinsurer reflects the regulator’s view of the potential credit risk
Provision for Reinsurance - What Happens if Collateral is Not Provided
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Part 1: Assumed Reinsurance Part 2: Portfolio Reinsurance Part 3: Ceded Reinsurance Part 4: Aging of Ceded Reinsurance Part 5: Provision for Unauthorized Reinsurance Part 6: Provision for Reinsurance Ceded to Certified Reinsurers
– Section 1 for Uncollateralized Recoverables – Section 2 for Overdue Recoverables (mimics Parts 7 & 8)
Part 7: Provision for Overdue Authorized Reinsurance (Non-Slow Payers) Part 8: Provision for Overdue Reinsurance (Slow Payers) Part 9: Restatement of Balance Sheet to Identify the Net Credit for Reinsurance
Schedule F: Reinsurance
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Schedule F: Parts 3 - 8
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Certified Reinsurers: Sample Provision (Part 6 - Section 1)
ABC Reinsurer is required to provide 20% collateral Ceding Insurer is due 1,000 from ABC Reinsurance
If no collateral is provided, what is the provision for reinsurance?
a) 200 (as only 200 is needed to meet full collateral requirements) b) 1,000 (as no collateral has been provided)
In the same scenario, if ABC Reinsurer provided collateral of 150, what would
be the provision for reinsurer a) 50 (as only 200 is needed to meet full collateral requirements) b) 250 (as 75% of required collateral has been provided)
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Size of the Provision
Classification
Under Collateralized
(a) Overdue
(b) Disputed
(c) Total
Provision 1. Unauthorized 100% 20% 20% a + b + c 2. Authorized (Non-Slow Payer) 20% 20% b + c
3. Authorized (Slow Payer) 20% 20% 20% Greater of a
or b+c
4. Certified – Section 1 Collateral Provided / Required
a
4A. Certified – Section 2 (Non-Slow Payer) 20% 20% b + c
4B. Certified – Section 2 (Slow Payer) 20% 20% 20% Greater of a
or b+c
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Schedule F: Part 6 – Section 1
SCHEDULE F - PART 6 - SECTION 1Provision for Reinsurance Ceded to Certified Reinsurers as of December 31, Current year (000, OMITTED)
Reinsurer Info Collateral Required Collateral Provided Provision Calculation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
ID Number
NAIC Company
CodeName of Reinsurer
Domiciliary Jurisdiction
Certified Reinsurer
Rating (1 through 6)
Effective Date of Certified
Reinsurer Rating
Percent Collateral
Required for Full Credit
(0% - 100%)
Net Amount Recoverable
from Reinsurers
(Sch. F Part 3 Col. 18)
Catastrophe Recoverables Qualifying for
Collateral Deferral
Net Recoverables
Subject to Collateral
Requirements for Full Credit
(Col. 8 - Col. 9)
Dollar Amount of Collateral Required (Col. 10 x
Col. 7)ABC Reins. Bermuda 3 01/01/12 20% 1,200 200 1,000 200XYZ Re Bermuda 4 07/01/12 50% 3,000 0 3,000 1500
18 19 20 2112 13 14 15 16 17
Multiple Beneficiary
Trust
Funds Held by Company
Under Reinsurance
Treaties
Letters of
Credit
Issuing or Confirming
Bank Reference Number (a)
Other Allowable Collateral
Total Collateral Provided (Col. 12+ 13+ 14+
16)0 0 150 001 0 150 15% 75% 950 250
1500 0 0 001 0 1500 50% 100% 3,000 0
Collateral Provided
Percent of Collateral
Provided for Net
Recoverables Subject to Collateral
Requirements (Col. 17 / Col. 10)
Percent Credit Allowed on
Net Recoverables
Subject to Collateral
Requirements (Col. 18/Col.
7, not to exceed 100%)
Amount of Credit
Allowed for Net
Recoverables (Col. 9 + (Col. 10 x Col. 19))
Provision for Reinsurance
with Certified
Reinsurers Due to
Collateral Deficiency (Col. 8 - Col. 20)
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Schedule F: Part 6 – Section 2
SCHEDULE F - PART 6 - SECTION 2Provision for Overdue Reinsurance Ceded to Certified Reinsurers as of December 31, Current Year (000 OMITTED)
Note: If column 8 is less than 20%, enter zero in columns 12 and 13.
Slow Payers - GREATER OF + 20% of Uncollateralized Rec. OR + 20% of Rec. > 90 Days overdue + 20% of Disputed Recoverables
Non-Slow Payers + 20% of Rec. > 90 Days overdue + 20% of Disputed Recoverables
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ID Number
NAIC Company
CodeName of
ReinsurerDomiciliary Jurisdiction
Reinsurance Recoverable on Paid Loss
and LAE More Than 90 Days
Overdue (a)
Total Reinsurance
Recoverable on Paid Losses and LAE (b)
Amounts Received Prior 90 Days
Percent More Than 90 Days Overdue
20% of Amounts in
Col.5ABC Reins. Bermuda 300 500 100 50% 60XYZ Re Bermuda 75 400 50 17% 15
10 11 1512 13 14
20% of Amounts in
Dispute Excluded from
Col.5
Amount of Credit Allowed for Net Recoverables (Sch. F Part 6
Section 1 Col. 20)
Total Collateral Provided
(Sch F. Part 6 Section 1,
Col. 17) not to exceed Col 11
Net Unsecured Recoverable for which Credit is
Allowed (Col. 11 - Col. 12)
20% of Col. 13
Provision for Overdue
Reinsurance Ceded to Certified
Reinsurers (Greater of Col. 9 + Col 10 or Col.
14) Not to exceed Col. 11
0 950 150 800 160 1600 3,000 0 0 0 15
Complete if Column 8 is 20% or Greater
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Multi-Beneficiary Trusts for Certified Reinsurers
Certified reinsurers may also use MBTs to collateralize their reduced collateral obligations
However, the assets for the reduced collateral obligations must be in a separate MBT than the assets for the full (100%) collateral obligations
The only difference between the full (100%) collateral MBT and the reduced collateral MBT is that the buffer layer in the reduced collateral MBT is only 10M
If a certified reinsurer uses a full collateral MBT to collateralize recoverables eligible for reduced collateral, the balances should reported as authorized
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Reporting Issues – Written or Implied Rules
Reporting Issue Impact on Schedule F Changing Classification of Reinsurer
Reinsurers may have balances reported in multiple sections of Schedule F under different classifications
Eligible Lines of Business Not all lines may be certified, so the recoverables may need to be reported under different classifications
Tracking Recognized Cats Recoverables from Recognized Cats may need to be tracked and reported separately
Rating Downgrades May need to be reported at collateral percentage prior to the rating downgrade
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Reporting Issues – Unwritten Rules
Rating Upgrades Recoverables subject to different collateral requirements must be reported on separate lines
Collateral Bifurcation Collateral may need to be bifurcated to follow the recoverables
MBT Roll-ins Changes the reporting to Authorized
Full Collateral MBTs for Certified Recoverables
Changes the reporting to Authorized
Record MBT Collateral at 100%
Ensures there is no penalty from Authorized reinsurers that use an MBT
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Reinsurance Reporting
*Note: An exception is if the reinsurer has recently become authorized through the establishment of a MBT and has not completed a roll-in of recoverables from contracts that incepted prior to the approval of the MBT. Then recoverables from contracts incepting prior to the date the MBT was approved should be reported as unauthorized.
Determining the Reporting Classification of a Reinsurer
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Reinsurance Reporting
Most U.S. reinsurers are authorized – This can be confirmed in the state insurance department websites
Most non-U.S. reinsurers are unauthorized, except – Twelve reinsurers using MBTs – Certified reinsurers (mainly certified in FL and NY) – Unauthorized reinsurers will not be listed on any state insurance website
Certified reinsurers that do not use a MBT should be reported – As certified for recoverables from contracts that incept on or after the date of
certification – As unauthorized for recoverables from contracts that incept prior to the date
of certification The reporting of recoverables from reinsurers that use MBTs is more
complicated
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Reinsurers Using Multi-Beneficiary Trusts (MBTs)
Reinsurer Approved Roll-In Certified States
Trust for Certified
Aspen Bermuda Ltd Except NY & HI Yes FL, NY No – Providing 100%
Aspen Ins. UK Ltd All states Yes None N/A
AXIS Specialty Ltd Except NY No FL No – Providing 100%
DaVinci Re All states Yes FL Yes
Hannover Re (Germany) All states Varies Various* Yes
Lancashire All states No None N/A
Lloyd’s All states Yes FL, NY, PA No – Providing 100%
Mapfre Re All states Yes None N/A
Montpelier All states Yes FL, NY Yes
Partner Re All states Yes FL, NY No – Providing 100%
Renaissance Re All states Yes FL Yes
Validus Re Except NY & FL By year-end FL No – Providing LOCs
*Note: Hannover Re (Germany) is certified in AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, LA, ME, MD, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA and RI.
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Certified Reporting Guidance (New York - 2014)
Certified ReinsurerUses MBT?
Date of Certification Rating
Collateral Required Certified Lines
ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd No 01/01/11 Secure-2 10%Life, Annuities, A&H,
and Property / CasualtyAllied World Assurance Co Ltd No 07/01/11 Secure-3 20% Property / CasualtyArch Reinsurance Ltd No 07/01/11 Secure-3 20% Property / CasualtyAspen Bermuda Ltd No 07/01/11 Secure-3 20% Property / CasualtyAssured Guaranty Re Ltd No 01/01/11 Secure-5 75% Property / Casualty
Commonwealth Annuity & Life Ins Co No 07/01/12 Secure-5 75% Life, Annuities, A&H
Everest Re (Bermuda) Ltd No 07/01/12 Secure-3 20% Property / Casualty
General American Life Ins Co No 07/01/14 Secure-2 10%Life, Annuities, Endowments, A&H and Variable Contracts
1/1/11 - 9/17/12 Secure-3 20%9/18/12 - Current Secure-2 10%1/1/11 - 9/17/12 Secure-3 20%
9/18/12 - Current Secure-2 10%Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd
No 07/01/11 Secure-3 20% Property / Casualty
Hannover Re (Bermuda) Ltd Property / CasualtyNo
Life, Annuities, A&H, and Property / Casualty
YesHannover Rueck SE
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Certified Reporting Guidance (New York - 2014)
Certified ReinsurerDate Of
CertificationDate
AccreditedMBT
Roll-in?Lines of Business Period
Report Recoverables
01/01/11 12/21/95 Varies All Lines Prior to Trusteed Unauthorized
All Lines Post Trusteed & Pre Cert Authorized
Certified Lines Post Trusteed & Post Cert Certified
All Other Lines Post Trusteed & Post Cert Authorized
01/01/11 09/30/10 Yes All Lines Prior to Certification Authorized
Certified Lines Post Certification Certified
All Other Lines Post Certification Authorized
01/01/11 06/08/10 Yes All Lines Prior to Certification Authorized
Certified Lines Post Certification Authorized
All Other Lines Post Certification Authorized
07/01/11 N/A No All Lines Prior to Certification Unauthorized
Certified Lines Post Certification Certified
All Other Lines Post Certification Unauthorized
01/01/11 04/22/97 Yes All Lines Prior to Certification Authorized
Certified Lines Post Certification Authorized
All Other Lines Post Certification Authorized
Varies N/A N/A All Lines Prior to Certification Unauthorized
Certified Lines Post Certification Certified
All Other Lines Post Certification Unauthorized
Hannover Rueck SE
Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd
Tokio Millennium Re AG
All Other New York Certified Reinsurers
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd
Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London
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