CAS Exam 7 Spring 2012, Question 21

Study guide: Exam 9

Part a (1 point)

Describe two costs of financial distress that apply specifically to insurance companies.

Part b (0.75 points)

Briefly describe three other potential costs of financial distress that might apply to a firm in any industry.

Part c (0.5 points)

Explain why firms with higher market-to-book ratios or higher research and development expenditures may gain more value from risk management than other firms.

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Concepts tested

• Rating Agency
• Risk Management
• Insurance Market Imperfections

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