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Point In Time Overview

Point in Time valuation allows valuation calculations to be made using values from the last valuation date, rather than from inception. When Point in Time valuation is not enabled, traditional valuation is used. In this method policy valuation calculations are made using all data from the inception of the policy. Traditional valuation is much more resource intensive than Point in Time, since each valuation activity must be recalculated every time valuation is executed.

Converting from Traditional to Point in Time Valuation

Plans that are configured to use Traditional valuation may be converted to use Point in Time valuation, provided that the fund types are supported. At present, Point in Time valuation supports all fund types except Unit Linked Variable.

A special utility is needed to perform the conversion. To request this utility, go to My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com and file a service request. A support specialist will facilitate the process.

Prior to configuring Point-in-Time valuation, ensure that basic fund valuation is already fully working in the environment. Funds, allocations and assignments must already be set up and configured before attempting to enable Point-in-Time valuation.

Once a plan is configured to use Point in Time valuation, it cannot be transitioned back to traditional valuation.

Point in Time Valuation Configuration

A plan is configured to support Point in Time valuation when the following two steps are performed.

Valuation must be defined at the plan level. This is done when a new plan is created using the New Plan editor. Existing plans can be updated using the Plan Maintenance editor. The Point in Time valuation field on both editors must be set to Yes.
Two business rules must be configured.
- PointinTimeValuation: This is a system rule that indicates how often valuation records are written to the database and displays a beginning valuation area on the Activity Results screen.
- WriteValuationElements: This business rule limits the amount of valuation information that is written. Existing valuation fields can be written to the system and are divided into sections: Policy, Fund, Deposit, and PolicyValues. Inside of these sections the available elements are from a set list. The only exception is the PolicyValues section, which can be configured to access any variables from the PolicyValues business rule. CopyBooks may be used in this rule. The rule can be overridden by plan.