Determinants of loss reserve errors: evidence from the general insurance market in South Africa

A loss reserve is the estimated liability for unpaid claims on all losses that occurred prior to the balance sheet date. The loss reserve is the most significant liability on the balance sheet of a general insurance company, often driving its overall financial performance. The loss reserve is calcul...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chigiji, Kudzai
Other Authors: Alhassan, Abdul Latif
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29083