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CAS Exam 5 Spring 2013, Question 13

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Given the following for a large deductible commercial general liability policy:

Item Value
Per occurrence deductible $250,000
Loss elimination ratio for a $250,000 deductible 80%
ALAE/ground-up loss ratio 10%
Ground-up loss estimate $2,000,000
Fixed expenses $100,000
Variable expenses as % of premium 12%
Underwriting profit as % of premium 3%
Deductible processing cost as % of losses below the deductible 5%
Credit risk as % of losses below the deductible 2%
Additional risk margin as % of excess losses 8%

Additional information:

  • The insurer will handle all claims, including those that fall below the deductible.
  • The insurer will make the payments on all claims and will seek reimbursement for amounts below the deductible from the insured.
  • The deductible is for loss only.
  • All ALAE is paid by the insurer.

Calculate the premium for the large deductible policy.

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