4.19 Provisions

Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received, and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Special provisions

Unearned Premium Reserve (UPR)

Unearned Premium Reserve (UPR) represents that portion of premiums earned, gross of reinsurance, which relates to the period of insurance subsequent to the statement of financial position date and is mainly computed using a linear method based on the outstanding period from the date of statement of financial position up to the date of the maturity of the policy based on actuarial estimates obtained from an independent actuary in accordance with the Financial Regulations for Insurance Companies issued by the Insurance Authority, U.A.E.

Provision for IBNR

Provision for Incurred but Not Reported (“IBNR”) claims is made at the statement of financial position date based on an actuarial estimate obtained from an independent actuary in accordance with the Financial Regulations for Insurance Companies issued by the Insurance Authority U.A.E.

Provision for ULAE

Provision for Unallocated Loss Adjustment Expenses (ULAE) which cannot be allocated to specific claims, is made at the statement of financial position date based on actuarial estimates obtained from an independent actuary in accordance with the Financial Regulations for Insurance Companies issued by the Insurance Authority, U.A.E