This session will focus on the most recent trends in the medical malpractice market and the impact such trends would have on reserve and funding studies being prepared by actuaries. Also, the results of recent industry benchmarking analysis will be summarized. Included in this session will be a discussion of the trends in frequency and severity of claims and their effects on loss reserving for all types of medical professional liability including long-term care professional liability. We will also discuss the unique reserving and opinion challenges associated with captives and risk retention groups that write medical professional liability coverage.