Ins 50.78(2)(2) Recommended language. The following paragraphs are to be included in the statement of actuarial opinion in accordance with this section. The language provided in this subsection is that which in typical circumstances should be included in a statement of actuarial opinion. The language may be modified as needed to meet the circumstances of a particular case, but the appointed actuary shall use language which clearly expresses his or her professional judgment. However, in any event the opinion shall retain all pertinent aspects of the language provided in this section.

Ins 50.78(2)(a)(a) The opening paragraph should generally indicate the appointed actuary’s relationship to the company and his or her qualifications to sign the opinion.

Ins 50.78(2)(a)1.1. For a company actuary, the opening paragraph of the actuarial opinion should read as follows: “I, [name], am [title] of [insurance company name] and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. I was appointed by, or by the authority of, the Board of Directors of said insurer to render this opinion as stated in the letter to the commissioner dated [insert date]. I meet the Academy qualification standards for rendering the opinion and am familiar with the valuation requirements applicable to life and health insurance companies.”

Ins 50.78(2)(a)2.2. For a consulting actuary, the opening paragraph should contain a sentence such as: “I, [name], a member of the American Academy of Actuaries, am associated with the firm of [name of consulting firm]. I have been appointed by, or by the authority of, the Board of Directors of [name of company] to render this opinion as stated in the letter to the commissioner dated [insert date]. I meet the Academy qualification standards for rendering the opinion and am familiar with the valuation requirements applicable to life and health insurance companies.”

Ins 50.78(2)(b)(b) The scope paragraph shall include a statement, and table, such as the following: “I have examined the actuarial assumptions and actuarial methods used in determining reserves and related actuarial items listed below, as shown in the annual statement of the company, as prepared for filing with state regulatory officials, as of December 31, [year]. Tabulated below are those reserves and related actuarial items which have been subjected to asset adequacy analysis.

Ins 50.78(2)(bg)(bg) The tabulation in the scope paragraph required under par. (b) shall conform to the following:

Ins 50.78(2)(bg)2.2. The appointed actuary should indicate the method of analysis, determined in accordance with the standards for asset adequacy analysis referred to in s. Ins 50.75 (4), by means of symbols which should be defined in footnotes to the table.

Ins 50.78(2)(c)(c) If the appointed actuary has relied on other experts to develop certain portions of the analysis, the reliance paragraph should include a statement such as the following: “I have relied on [name], [title] for [insert description of a portion relied upon such as anticipated cash flows from currently owned assets, including variations in cash flows according to economic scenarios] and, as certified in the attached statement. I have reviewed the information relied on for reasonableness.”

Ins 50.78(2)(cg)(cg) A statement of reliance on other experts shall be accompanied by a statement by each of such experts in the form prescribed by sub. (5).

Ins 50.78(2)(d)(d) If the appointed actuary has examined the underlying asset and liability records, the reliance paragraph shall also include the following: “My examination included such review of the actuarial assumptions and actuarial methods and of the underlying basic asset and liability records and such tests of the actuarial calculations as I considered necessary. I also reconciled the underlying basic asset and liability records to [exhibits and schedules listed as applicable] of the company’s current annual statement.”

Ins 50.78(2)(e)(e) If the appointed actuary has not examined the underlying records, but has relied upon data, such as listings and summaries of policies in force or asset records, prepared by the company, the reliance paragraph shall include a statement such as: “In forming my opinion on [specify types of reserves] I relied upon data prepared by [name and title of company officer certifying in force records or other data] as certified in the attached statements. I evaluated that data for reasonableness and consistency. I also reconciled that data to [exhibits and schedules to be listed as applicable] of the company’s current annual statement. In other respects, my examination included review of the actuarial assumptions and actuarial methods used and tests of the calculations I considered necessary.”

Ins 50.78(2)(eg)(eg) A section described in par. (e) shall be accompanied by a statement by each person relied upon in the form prescribed by sub. (5).

Ins 50.78(2)(f)(f) The opinion paragraph should include all of the following:

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.a.a. Are computed in accordance with presently accepted actuarial standards consistently applied and are fairly stated, in accordance with sound actuarial principles;

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.b.b. Are based on actuarial assumptions which produce reserves at least as great as those called for in any contract provision as to reserve basis and method, and are in accordance with all other contract provisions;

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.c.c. Meet the requirements of the insurance law and rules of the state of [state of domicile] and are at least as great as the minimum aggregate amounts required by the state in which this statement is filed, unless alternative language is approved under sub. (6).

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.d.d. Are computed on the basis of assumptions consistent with those used in computing the corresponding items in the annual statement of the preceding year-end (with any exceptions noted below);

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.f.f. The reserves and related items, when considered in light of the assets held by the company with respect to the reserves and related actuarial items including, but not limited to, the investment earnings on the assets, and the considerations anticipated to be received and retained under the policies and contracts, make adequate provision, according to presently accepted actuarial standards of practice, for the anticipated cash flows required by the contractual obligations and related expenses of the company.

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1.g.g. The actuarial methods, considerations and analyses used in forming my opinion conform to the appropriate Standards of Practice as promulgated by the actuarial standards board, which standards form the basis of this statement of opinion.”

Ins 50.78(2)(f)1m.1m. The commissioner may approve omission of the language in subd. 1. f. for an opinion filed on behalf of a company doing business only in this state and in no other state.

Ins 50.78(2)(f)2.a.a. This opinion is updated annually as required by statute. To the best of my knowledge, there have been no material changes from the applicable date of the annual statement to the date of the rendering of this opinion which should be considered in reviewing this opinion.” or

Ins 50.78(2)(f)2.b.b. “The following material change(s) which occurred between the date of the statement for which this opinion is applicable and the date of this opinion should be considered in reviewing this opinion: (Describe the change or changes.)“

Ins 50.78(2)(f)3.3. “The impact of unanticipated events subsequent to the date of this opinion is beyond the scope of this opinion. The analysis of asset adequacy portion of this opinion should be viewed recognizing that the company’s future experience may not follow all the assumptions used in the analysis.