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Claim Frequency Rate Calculator
Frequency analysis exposes trends that drive insurance renewal pricing.
Frequency per 100 units / yr
3.11
Expected loss / unit / yr
$560
Portfolio expected loss / yr
$252,000
How the math works
Frequency = claims ÷ units ÷ years. Per 100 = × 100. Expected loss per unit = frequency × severity.
42 ÷ 450 ÷ 3 = 3.11% or 3.11 per 100 units. × $18k = $560/unit × 450 = $252k annual expected loss.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This Claim Frequency Rate Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for claim frequency rate. Frequency analysis exposes trends that drive insurance renewal pricing. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.
Example workflow
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How to Use
- Enter total claims in period.
- Enter insured units.
- Enter period years.
- Enter avg claim severity.
- Read frequency + severity × frequency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a normal claim frequency?
Multifamily: 5-15 claims per 100 units per year. SFR: 3-8. Commercial office: 1-3. Retail: 3-6. Industrial: 1-4. Hotel: 8-15 (high turnover = more slip/fall, water damage). Mix of high-frequency-low-severity (water damage, minor slip/fall) and low-frequency-high-severity (fire, major liability). Frequency trending up 8%+ per year is carrier red flag — insurance will non-renew or raise premium 30-75% at next renewal.
Severity vs frequency?
Severity = avg claim cost. Frequency × severity = expected loss per year. Insurance carriers price on loss cost + ALAE (allocated loss adjustment) + ULAE (unallocated) + overhead + profit. Frequency changes are more controllable than severity. Reducing frequency by 30% is operational (preventive maintenance, safety programs); reducing severity is often outside operator control. Focus on frequency.
How do carriers react to frequency trends?
Low stable frequency: premium decreases 5-15% at renewal. Moderate frequency increase (10-20% YoY): premium increase 10-30%. Severe increase (30%+ YoY) or significant single-claim increase: non-renewal or 50-100%+ premium increase. Carriers track loss ratios: if ratio >80%, you're being subsidized; if >100%, you're a target for non-renewal. Portfolio owners negotiate by sharing 3-year loss history and committing to loss-control investments.
How to reduce frequency?
Preventive maintenance program (reduces water damage, electrical fire, slip/fall): 25-50% frequency reduction. Safety training for staff: 15-30%. Tenant screening (for liability-avoidant tenants): 10-25%. Property condition reports every 6 months: 10-20%. Camera systems for common areas: 15-30%. Institutional operators running all five achieve 40-60% lower frequency than peers at comparable quality tier. This pays back 5-10x through premium savings.
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