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SOA Exam FAM Sample Question 96

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An insurance company uses the following information to set new rates:

(i) The projected loss cost grows at an annual effective rate of 7% per year.

(ii) The table below shows loss cost data for two policy years, with corresponding weights:

Policy Year Loss Cost Weight
PY3 600 1 - p
PY4 670 p

(iii) New rates will be effective on April 1, CY9. Policies are one-year policies and rates will be in effect for one year.

The projected expected loss cost is 951.

Calculate p.

  • A) 0.089
  • B) 0.119
  • C) 0.567
  • D) 0.881
  • E) 0.911

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