CAS Exam 5 Spring 2015, Question 16
Study guide: Exam 5
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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Concepts tested
- Claims Processing Changes
- Reserve Adequacy
- Settlement Rate
- Accident Year
- Unpaid Claims
- Data Diagnostic Analysis
- Berquist-Sherman Method