The ongoing availability dates and
articles covered on each of our Independently Authored preparatory
tests are shown below.
The ongoing availability dates also apply to our Modified CAS and CAS Essay preparatory tests.
Articles that have not been on the current CAS syllabus for
greater than one year are not examined within our Modified CAS
and CAS Essay preparatory tests.
Prep Test 1
Ongoing beginning 10/4/2008
60min.
A Model for Reserving WC High Deductibles
Siewert, J.J.
An Analysis of Excess Loss Development
Pinto, E.; et. al.
ASOP No. 9, Documentation and Disclosure
ASB AAA
Best Estimates for Reserves
Barnett, G. Zenwirth, B
Credible Claims Reserve
Mack
From DI to Mega Risks
Bouska, A.S.
Loss Development Using Credibility
Brosius, E.
Statement of Principles Regarding P&C Loss Reserves
CAS
Prep Test 2
Ongoing beginning 10/11/2008
60min.
Accounting Concepts
Blanchard
C1 - Overview
Friedland
C2 - The Claims Process
Friedland
C3 - Understanding Types of Data Used
Friedland
C4 - Meeting with Mgt
Friedland
C5 - The Development Triangle
Friedland
C6 - The Triangle as a Diagnostic Tool
Friedland
C7 - Development Technique
Friedland
Estimating the Premium Asset on Retro Rated Policies
Teng, M.T.S.; et. al.
Premium Accounting
Blanchard
Prep Test 3
Ongoing beginning 10/11/2008
60min.
C1-Intro to Reinsurance
Harrison
C10 - Cape Cod Technique
Friedland
C11 - Freq-Sev Techniques
Friedland
C12 - Case O/S Development Technique
Friedland
C13 - B/S Techniques
Friedland
C2-Reinsurance Types and Program Design
Harrison
C4-Reinsurance Treaty Clauses
Harrison
C8 - Expected Claims Technique
Friedland
C9 - BF Technique
Friedland
Countering the Biggest Risk of ALL
Slywotzky
Overview of ERM
CAS
Prep Test 4
Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008
60min.
ASOP 43 - Unpaid Claim Estimates
AAA
Basics of Reins Pricing: All other sections
Clark, D.R.
Basics of Reins Pricing: Casualty Reins section
Clark, D.R.
C10-Catastrophe Reinsurance
Harrison
C14 - Recoveries: S&S and Reinsurance
Friedland
C15 - Evaluation of Techniques
Friedland
C16 - Estimating Unpaid ALAE
Friedland
C8-Property Per Risk XOL Treaties
Harrison
C9-Casualty XOL Treaties
Harrison
Estimating ULAE Liabilities
Conger, R.F and Nolibos, A.
Prep Test 5
Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008
75min.
Accounting Rule Guidance Statement FAS 113
CAS
Basic Insurance Accounting - Selected Topics
Blanchard, R.S,
Commutation of Claims
Steeneck, L.
Conclusions on IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts
IASB
Exposure Rating: Property XOL
Ludwig, S.J.
FAS 113
FASB
FIN - 14
FASB
IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts, Appendices A and B
IASB
Reinsurance - Foundations of CAS
Patrik, G.S.
SAP and GAAP
Myhr
Statement of FAS No 60 - Accounting and Reporting
FASB
Statement of FAS No. 5 - Accounting for Contingencies
FASB
Note: In addition, Exam 5 covers various articles examined in previous tests.
