Audited financial statements provide an independent and objective assessment of an
entity's financial position, performance, and cash flows. The fundamental purposes of audited financial statements remain consistent in providing reliability, transparency, and credibility to financial information.
OBSERVATION:
Statement of Financial Position
1. Insurance for Insurers Reinsurance- it is a practice whereby whereby insurers transfer portion of their risk portfolios to other parties by some form of agreement. It reduces the likelihood of paying a large obligation resulting from an insurance claim. 2. Insurance Liabilities Financial obligations that an insurance company owes to policyholders, beneficiaries, and other parties. These obligations arise from the contracts the insurance company has with its policyholders. Insurance liabilities are a crucial aspect of an insurance company's financial health.
3. Insurance Companies As Risk takers
* Combined Ratio- a measure of an insurer's underwriting profitability. It is calculated as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. * Expense Ratio- the ratio of underwriting expenses to earned premiums. * Return on Equity (ROE)- measures the profitability of an insurance company by comparing net income to shareholders' equity. * Liquidity Ratios- compares current assets to current liabilities, indicating the insurer's short-term liquidity. * Leverage Ratios- Measures the proportion of debt used to finance the insurer's operations compared to shareholders' equity.