Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 > 14 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 $4 million and $34 million in 2008 and 2007, 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 2008 self-insurance reserve of $296 million is comprised of a current portion of $92 million and long-term portion of $204 million. 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. > Back to top of page |