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Exam DISC-RM Practice Question 202

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An insurer's underwriting policy caps net written premium at 3 times policyholders' surplus. Surplus is $300 million, and it expects to renew $820 million of net written premium next year. New business carries acquisition expenses of 25% of premium, charged against surplus when the business is written. Assuming surplus changes only by that expense, about how much new net premium can the insurer write and still meet the cap?

  • A) $20.0 million
  • B) $45.7 million
  • C) $64.0 million
  • D) $80.0 million

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