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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.

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