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CAS Exam 5 Spring 2015, Question 16

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The following data reflects an insurance company's recent claims experience:

Reported Claims ($000) as of (months):

Accident Year 12 24
2011 17,000 40,000
2012 29,000 47,000
2013 27,000 47,000
2014 24,000

Paid Claims ($000) as of (months):

Accident Year 12 24
2011 2,000 10,000
2012 3,000 15,000
2013 5,500 18,000
2014 5,000

Reported Claim Counts as of (months):

Accident Year 12 24
2011 1,930 2,170
2012 2,070 2,300
2013 1,470 1,650
2014 1,190

Closed Claim Counts as of (months):

Accident Year 12 24
2011 270 1,000
2012 300 1,300
2013 370 1,020
2014 320

Part a (1 point)

Use two different diagnostics to assess whether any changes have been made to the company's claims department.

Part b (1 point)

Recommend two reserving techniques that are appropriate to estimate unpaid claims in this environment and support each recommendation.

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