Glossary

Loss ratio

A measure comparing insurance losses with premiums over a stated period; the reporting basis must be specified.

By Bene · Last reviewed 23 October 2026

The NAIC glossary describes the incurred-loss basis as losses divided by earned premiums. This is general actuarial terminology, not a Singapore regulatory threshold. Employer reports may instead show a paid-claims measure.

Illustration: S$16,000 divided by S$20,000 is 80%. Before using that figure, label the numerator, denominator, period, valuation date and any outstanding claims.

A loss ratio alone does not determine a renewal price. Income describes FlexCare as portfolio-underwritten, illustrating why HR should ask how the particular product uses claims experience.

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