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FINITE RISK INSURANCE PROGRAMS

FINITE RISK INSURANCE PROGRAMS. Outline. Conceptual model, and analysis of so-called “finite risk” or “finite premium” environmental insurance programs What is finite risk insurance? Structuring transactions using finite risk insurance Current state of the finite risk market

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FINITE RISK INSURANCE PROGRAMS

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  1. FINITE RISK INSURANCE PROGRAMS

  2. Outline Conceptual model, and analysis of so-called “finite risk” or “finite premium” environmental insurance programs • What is finite risk insurance? • Structuring transactions using finite risk insurance • Current state of the finite risk market • Comparison of environmental risk transfer programs using finite risk versus other insurance structures • Benefits/disadvantages of finite risk insurance • Case studies

  3. What is Finite Risk Insurance? • Single, comprehensive definition does not capture all economic concepts and benefits of finite risk. • Generally, a risk financing or insurance contract between insured and insurer where future losses are funded up to a finite limit, over a specific time period. • Under a finite risk insurance contract, the insurer assumes timing risk, investment income risk, and underwriting risk. • Insured funds expected losses, but insurer assumes timing and investment risk within the funded loss amount by having the insured pay net present value of expected cash flows. • Key assumptions impacting finite risk pricing: • Discount rate • Inflation rate

  4. Structuring a Finite Risk Transaction • Estimation and modeling of remediation/long-term care costs • Estimation of key economic inputs, project duration • Selection of risks to be underwritten • Drafting of insurance contract manuscript • Analysis of premium • Comparative analysis of finite risk with other insurance options (cost cap, captive) • Unique to finite risk – Commutation account provisions • Program management

  5. Current State of the Finite Risk Market • Capacity • Participating markets • Existing finite risk programs • Key market drivers • Profile of good and poor project candidates for finite risk programs

  6. Comparative Analysis – Finite Risk versus Other Environmental Insurance Programs • Cost • Duration • Deal complexity • Effectiveness • GAAP accounting impacts • Value analysis

  7. Benefits of Finite Risk Insurance • Complexity • Duration • Economic incentives to insured • Credit risks • Market/investment risks

  8. Case Studies • Oil refinery – high cost exposure (>$70MM), long duration • Multi-site portfolio – medium cost exposure (<$20MM), long duration, unique client objectives, high deal complexity

  9. How EMSOURCE Risk Transfer Works • Project Risk Analysis – environmental, regulatory and economic reviews, modeling, scenario analysis • Environmental Risk Underwriting – insurance analysis, carriers review risks • Transaction Structuring – manuscripting insurance, financial elements, regulatory oversight, transaction document • Transaction Closing – risk transfer contract, regulatory agreements, real estate transfers, insurance program • Compliance Program – transition into ongoing tasks

  10. EMSOURCE Risk Transfer Model Indemnification Liabilities CLIENT EMSOURCE, LLC Funds Coverage Premium Insurer

  11. Typical Risk Transfer Structure Insurance Limits Cleanup Costs Worst Case Cost Cap Insurance Buffer Expected Case Expected Cost – Remediation and O&M Best Case SIR

  12. Risk Transfer Transaction Elements • Insurance-backed indemnification– Competitive underwriting for remediation and long-term care risks, future unknowns, legal defense, 3rd party tort liability • Environmental liability and management transfer agreement– Contractual transfer of liabilities (and real estate, if desired) • Project finance structure– Simple trust fund, QSF trust, finite, or captive risk structures to meet the needs of client • Regulatory agreements– Transfer of regulatory responsibility to EMSOURCE (consent orders, VRA, other)

  13. Why Risk Transfer ? • Cap total financial exposure and mitigate risks • Liberate and focus resources for high-visibility projects and new sites • Reduce internal management costs, obligations, and responsibilities • Improve balance sheet and shareholder value (unwind reserves, tax savings) • Facilitate real estate transfer and reuse

  14. EMSOURCE Capabilities • Environmental risk transfer and liability acquisition • Portfolio structuring • Risk and decision analysis • Captive feasibility analysis & management • Trust fund and investment management • Environmental insurance advisory • Technical, financial, legal, regulatory and administrative coordination and oversight • Management and maintenance of institutional and engineering controls

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