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CAS Exam 6C Fall 2014, Question 19

Study guide: Exam 6C

The following information is available for a property and casualty insurance company as at December 31, 2013:

Calendar Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Expense Ratio 25.5% 25.0% 25.0% 24.5% 25.5%
Investment Yield 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.5% 3.0%
Return on Equity 10.0% 2.0% -10.0% 10.0% 5.0%

Cumulative Paid Losses

Accident Year Development Month 12 Development Month 24 Development Month 36
2011 60,000 75,000 175,000
2012 50,000 100,000
2013 50,000

Case Reserves

Accident Year Development Month 12 Development Month 24 Development Month 36
2011 150,000 100,000 0
2012 275,000 250,000
2013 150,000

Provision for IBNR (undiscounted)

Accident Year Development Month 12 Development Month 24 Development Month 36
2011 50,000 25,000 0
2012 50,000 25,000
2013 50,000

Effect of Discounting and PFAD

Accident Year Development Month 12 Development Month 24 Development Month 36
2011 18,000 12,500 0
2012 29,250 27,500
2013 18,000

Part a (0.75 points)

Calculate the undiscounted excess / (deficiency) ratio for year 2012 as at December 31, 2013.

Part b (1.75 points)

Calculate the cumulative discounted excess / (deficiency) ratio for year 2011 as at December 31, 2013.

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