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CAS Exam 5 Fall 2019, Question 3

Study guide: Exam 5

Given the following information:

Current Rate Review
Number of Exposures 20,000
Indicated Rate Change before credibility 7.9%
Projected Frequency 3.0%
Annual Loss Trend -1.0%
Annual Premium Trend 1.5%
Target Effective Date January 1, 2019
Prior Rate Review
Indicated Rate Change 8.0%
Implemented Rate Change 3.5%
Effective Date January 1, 2017
Normal Distribution Table
p z(p)
0.800 0.842
0.850 1.036
0.900 1.282
0.950 1.645
0.975 1.960
0.990 2.326
  • The loss experience is considered fully credible if there is a 90% probability that the observed experience is within 2.5% of its expected value.

Part a (2.25 points)

Calculate the credibility-weighted indicated rate change using the classical credibility approach and trended present rates as the complement of credibility.

Part b (0.75 points)

Identify three other complements of credibility appropriate for first dollar ratemaking.

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