N.M. Stat. § 59A-30-10
Reserve for losses and loss expenses.
A. All title insurers operating under the provisions of the New Mexico Title Insurance
Law shall at all times establish and maintain, in addition to other reserves, a reserve
against unpaid losses and a reserve against loss expense. Such reserves shall be
calculated by making a careful estimate in each case of the loss and loss expense likely
to be incurred by reason of every claim presented pursuant to notice, from or on behalf
of the insured of a title defect in or lien or adverse claim against the title insured, that
may result in a loss or cause expense to be incurred for the proper disposition of the
claim.
B. The amounts so estimated may be revised from time to time as circumstances
warrant, but shall be redetermined at least once each year.
C. The amounts set aside in such reserve in any year shall be deducted in
determining the net profits for such year of any title insurer.