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Article 272 Actuarial function

1. In coordinating the calculation of the technical provisions, the actuarial function shall include all of the following tasks:

(a) apply methodologies and procedures to assess the sufficiency of technical provisions and to ensure that their calculation is consistent with the requirements set out in Articles 75 to 86 of Directive 2009/138/EC;

(b) assess the uncertainty associated with the estimates made in the calculation of technical provisions;

(c) ensure that any limitations of data used to calculate technical provisions are properly dealt with;

(d) ensure that the most appropriate approximations for the purposes of calculating the best estimate are used in cases referred to in Article 82 of Directive 2009/138/EC;

(e) ensure that homogeneous risk groups of insurance and reinsurance obligations are identified for an appropriate assessment of the underlying risks;

(f) consider relevant information provided by financial markets and generally available data on underwriting risks and ensure that it is integrated into the assessment of technical provisions;

(g) compare and justify any material differences in the calculation of technical provisions from year to year;

(h) ensure that an appropriate assessment is provided of options and guarantees included in insurance and reinsurance contracts.