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CAS Exam 5 Spring 2015, Question 14

Study guide: Exam 5

Given the following reported claims data:

Size of Loss Reported Claim Counts Reported Ground-Up Losses
X <= $1,000 120 $75,000
1,000 < X <= 4,000 117 $209,000
$4,000 < X 3 $22,000

Individual claims above 4,000 are: 5,500, 6,500, and 10,000.

Part a (0.75 points)

Calculate the increased limits factor for an increased limit of 6,000 and a basic limit of 4,000.

Part b (0.75 points)

Calculate the combined loss elimination ratio for a policy with a 1,000 deductible and a policy limit of 3,000.

Part c (1 point)

Briefly discuss two potential issues when using historical data from policies with deductibles or limits to price deductible factors. Propose a solution for each issue.

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