Insurance Underwriter how-to

How to Read a Loss Run Report

Loss runs show risk history.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Loss runs show risk history. In short: check; count; total, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check the date range.

  2. Count claims.

  3. Total paid and reserved.

  4. Look for patterns.

  5. Check open claims.

  6. Ask about fixes.

Safety reminders for insurance underwriters

  • Protect applicant data
  • Follow anti-discrimination rules
  • Follow state insurance rules
  • Report suspected fraud

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