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CAS Exam 9 Spring 2016, Question 28

Study guide: Exam 9

Given the following information:

  • Assume a reinsurance contract covering two years with a single loss payment at the end of the two years.
  • Assume no expenses.
Item Value
Mean of loss distribution 200,000
Standard deviation of loss distribution 300,000
Dollar safety level associated with loss distribution 2,000,000
Annual expected yield rate of target investment 7%
Standard deviation of investment yield over one year 20%
Standard deviation of investment yield over two years 30%
Annual risk free rate 3%

Part a (1.5 points)

Use the swap technique to calculate the time-0 asset that needs to be allocated by the reinsurer for the reinsurance contract.

Part b (1 point)

Calculate the reinsurance premium.

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