Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 > 13 SELF-INSURANCE RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES The activity in the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows: The provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses decreased by $34 million and $20 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively, as a result of changes in estimates from insured events of the prior years due to changes in underwriting experience and frequency and severity trends. The year-end 2007 self-insurance reserve of $274 million is comprised of a current portion of $92 million and long-term portion of $182 million. The year-end 2006 self-insurance reserve of $271 million is comprised of a current portion of $87 million and a long-term portion of $184 million. > Back to top of page |