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CAS Exam 6C Spring 2019, Question 15

Study guide: Exam 6C

The following information is provided for a federally-regulated property and casualty insurance company as at December 31, 2018. All amounts are in thousands of dollars ($000s).

Incremental Paid

AY* 12 24 36 48
2015 8,500 2,000 500 250
2016 8,000 1,500 1,000
2017 9,000 5,000
2018 10,000

Actuarial Present Value Ultimate

AY* 12 24 36 48
2015 16,000 16,500 17,250 17,250
2016 14,200 15,500 16,000
2017 18,500 20,100
2018 20,250

* Accident year

Discounted excess/(deficiency) ratio:

Calendar Year Accident Years 2015 and Prior Accident Years 2016 and Prior Accident Years 2017 and Prior
2016 -4%
2017 -12% -14%
2018 -10% -16% -7%

Other information:

  • The investment yield is 2.5% for all years.
  • The company started writing business in 2015.

Part a (0.75 points)

Calculate the investment income on unpaid claims for accident year 2015 in calendar year 2018.

Part b (1.25 points)

Calculate the cumulative discounted excess/(deficiency) ratio for accident year 2016 as at December 31, 2018.

Part c (0.5 points)

Analyze the discounted excess/(deficiency) ratio exhibit from the perspective of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI).

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