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CAS Exam 5 Spring 2015, Question 23

Study guide: Exam 5

An insurance company recently implemented a new initiative to prioritize the settlement of smaller claims. This initiative has resulted in faster settlement of smaller claims.

Part a (1 point)

Discuss why it may not be appropriate for this company to use the following techniques to estimate ultimate claims:

i. Paid Development Technique ii. Reported Development Technique

Part b (0.5 points)

Discuss how to adjust one of the development techniques above to make it appropriate for this company.

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