Question: Measuring an insurers performance includes measuring their profitability goals. Please read this section in detail in your textbook. The primary source of revenue for insurance
The revenue is offset by the amount of claims an insurance company has to pay. Losses(or claims) are the largest part of an insurers expenses, and is a very unique and a special challenge for insurance company as no other industry has this financial dynamic. So it is important that an insurance company selects the right risk to insure and also selects the right investment.
Information retrieved from Financial Statements ofABC Insurance Company(figures are in millions)
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
Earned Premiums | $ 428 | $ 463 | $ 550 |
Written Premiums | $ 438 | $ 466 | $ 609 |
Unearned premiums | $ 31 | $ 33 | $ 45 |
Losses Incurred | $ 248 | $ 228 | $ 250 |
Loss Adjustment Expenses | $ 203 | $ 200 | $ 214 |
Net Income | $ 20 | $ 45 | $ 113 |
Incurred Underwriting Expenses | $ 194 | $ 171 | $ 202 |
Net Investment Income | $ 126 | $ 103 | $ 82 |
Owners Equity | $ 690 | $ 979 | $ 1,015 |
**Investment income ratio (net investment income/earned premiums)
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