The pandemic can introduce variables that complicate the analysis of actuarial models. (Photo: Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com) The COVID-19 pandemic can introduce variables that complicate the analysis of actuarial models. (Photo: Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com)

The insurance industry relies heavily on actuarial models and benchmarks to analyze performance and predict future exposures. One of the core assumptions of analytics and benchmarking is that most components of the analysis mirror conditions similar to the past. However, the pandemic introduced several variables into the analysis that question the validity of those models in the future.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.
NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.