SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9A U.K. Form and Content of Accounts of Insurance Companies and Groups

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 9A applied in part (with modifications) (31.12.2004) by The Insurance Accounts Directive (Lloyd's Syndicate and Aggregate Accounts) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3219), reg. 3(4)(d), Sch.

Sch. 9A applied in part (31.12.2004) by The Insurance Accounts Directive (Lloyd's Syndicate and Aggregate Accounts) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3219), reg. 8(4)(5)

PART I U.K. Individual Accounts

Chapter II U.K. Accounting Principles and Rules

Section D U.K. Rules for Determining Provisions

Provisions for claims outstanding U.K.

Accounting on a non-annual basis U.K.

51 (1) Either of the methods described in paragraphs 52 and 53 below may be applied where, because of the nature of the class or type of insurance in question, information about premiums receivable or claims payable (or both) for the underwriting years is insufficient when the accounts are drawn up for reliable estimates to be made.

(2) The use of either of the methods referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall be disclosed in the notes to the accounts together with the reasons for adopting it.

(3) Where one of the methods referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above is adopted, it shall be applied systematically in successive years unless circumstances justify a change.

(4) In the event of a change in the method applied, the effect on the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss shall be stated in the notes to the accounts.

(5) For the purposes of this paragraph and paragraph 52 below, “underwriting year” means the financial year in which the insurance contracts in the class or type of insurance in question commenced.