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CAS Exam 8 Fall 2016, Question 20

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A primary insurer has entered into property catastrophe excess of loss treaties with three reinsurers. The terms of the treaties are as follows:

Reinsurer Terms
Reinsurer A 100% of $100 excess of $200 written at a nominal rate on line of 10%
Reinsurer B 100% of $100 excess of $300 written at a nominal rate on line of 7%
Reinsurer C 100% of $100 excess of $400 written at a nominal rate on line of 4%

Each treaty specifies a single mandatory reinstatement that is 100% pro rata as to amount. The primary insurer incurs three covered loss events during the contract period:

Loss Number Loss Amount
1 $380
2 $260
3 $600

Part a (0.75 points)

For each loss event, calculate the amount of loss retained by the primary insurer.

Part b (2.25 points)

For each loss event, calculate the amount of reinstatement premium owed by the primary insurer to each of its reinsurers.

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