[[Actuarial Notes Wiki|Wiki]] / [[Exam 5 (CAS)]] / **Interim Valuation**
## Definition
==Interim Valuation== is a reserve estimate performed between annual valuations (such as quarterly) to monitor reserve adequacy and provide updated financial information.
## Characteristics
- More frequent than year-end
- May use simplified methods
- Limited data available
- Quick turnaround needed
## Approaches
- Pro-rate annual methods
- Expected development
- Actual vs expected tests
- Abbreviated triangles
## Related Concepts
- [[Reserve Adequacy#Definition]]
- [[Actual vs Expected Analysis#Definition]]
## References
- Friedland, Chapter 11