Description: This paper by John Mereu describes a method for mathematically computing the expected loss under a group life contract in excess of a stated limit. The paper also shows how to compute the variance and standard deviation of the stop-loss claim and suggests how the method can be extended to group insurance benefits where the claim amount per certificate is not fixed. Paper is followed by discussions from several people

Description: This paper analyzed the deficit risk that an insurer assumes when a group insurance contract is subject to a retrospective experience-rating arrangement. In this paper, a method for quantifying the deficit risk and determining explicitly an appropriate risk charge level is developed.