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Sources-of-Profit Analysis of Life Insurers under Fair Value Accounting

  • Journal of Insurance and Finance
  • 2006, 17(3), pp.35-91
  • Publisher : Korea Insurance Research Institute
  • Research Area : Social Science > Business Management

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ABSTRACT

The objective of this paper is to develop the earning presentation method of life insurers under fair value accounting. The life insurer is required to revise the reserve on every valuation date and report "Market Value Margin" separately under the fair valuation method. These requirements make it more difficult for users to understand financial statements. Also, there is concern about the reliability of fair value reporting dependent on management’s estimates. The adjusted "Sources-of-Profit (SOP)" analysis is developed to resolve these problems. First, this paper provides a framework for earning presentation under fair valuation. Second, several formulae are developed to decompose the framework by SOP factors such as mortality rate, withdrawal rate, expenses and interest rate. Lastly, some application of the adjusted SOP analysis is provided. The adjusted SOP analysis decomposes life insurer’s profit under fair valuation by SOP factors representing underwriting, investment and expense management. Therefore, this analysis provides valuable information for management and outside users.

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