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Exam DISC-RM Practice Question 16

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With illustrative figures, an insurer sets next year's rates for a line expecting losses of $120 million and expenses of $60 million on premium of $200 million. During the year, storms push incurred losses to $150 million; expenses come in as planned, and investment income on the line's funds is $16 million. Which statement is correct?

  • A) The combined ratio is 90%, so the line made an underwriting profit.
  • B) The combined ratio is 105%, an underwriting loss, but the line is profitable after investment income.
  • C) The combined ratio is 105%, so the line lost money overall.
  • D) The combined ratio is 113%, so the line lost money even after investment income.

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