The purpose of the actuarial function referred to in article L. 354-1 is to coordinate the calculation of prudential technical provisions, to guarantee the appropriateness of the methodologies, underlying models and assumptions used to calculate prudential technical provisions, to assess the adequacy and quality of the data used to calculate these provisions, to supervise this calculation in the cases referred to in article R. 351-13 and to compare the best estimates with empirical observations.
It provides an opinion on the overall underwriting policy and on the adequacy of reinsurance arrangements. It contributes to the effective implementation of the risk management system referred to in article L. 354-2, in particular with regard to the modelling of the risks underlying the calculation of the capital requirements provided for in sections 1 and 2 of chapter II of this title and the internal assessment of risks and solvency referred to in article L. 354-2.
It informs the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board of the reliability and adequacy of the calculation of prudential technical provisions, in accordance with the conditions set out in Article L. 322-3-2 and Articles L. 211-13 of the Mutual Code and L. 931-7-1 of the Social Security Code.