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CAS Exam 5 Spring 2019, Question 18

Study guide: Exam 5

Given the following information as of December 31, 2018:

Accident Year Reported Claims Age-to-Ultimate Earned Premium Pure Premium Trend Factors
2016 2,900 2.300 6,500 1.067
2017 1,800 3.900 8,100 0.983
2018 1,000 7.600 8,000 1.000
  • There are no historical rate changes.
  • There is no premium trend.

Part a (1.5 points)

Calculate the ultimate claims for accident year 2017 using the reported Cape Cod technique.

Part b (0.5 points)

Describe a scenario where the paid Cape Cod technique is preferred to the reported Cape Cod technique.

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