What are the annual report dates for private and public insurers?

• A. Private: March 1; Public: October 1
• B. Private: October 1; Public: March 1
• C. Private: January 1; Public: July 1
• D. Private: May 15; Public: November 15

Answer: (A)

Different annual report deadlines apply to private versus public self-insurers to align with their separate reporting calendars and review cycles. Private self-insurers typically close their books on the calendar year and need time to prepare a complete financial statement, so March 1 is the chosen deadline to submit the prior year’s information. Public self-insurers, such as cities and counties, usually operate on a fiscal year that ends around June 30, and they require additional time for audits and regulatory coordination, making October 1 the practical deadline.

The annual report itself provides a snapshot of the insurer’s financial position, self-insurance program details, and loss reserves, which regulators use to assess solvency and ongoing compliance. So, the paired dates—private by March 1 and public by October 1—reflect these differing administrative timelines.