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.
ASOP No. 9, Documentation and Disclosure
ASB AAA
C1 - Overview
Friedland
C2 - The Claims Process
Friedland
C3 - Understanding Types of Data Used
Friedland
C5 - The Development Triangle
Friedland
Statement of Principles Regarding P&C Loss Reserves
CAS
Prep Test 2
Ongoing beginning 10/11/2008
60min.
An Analysis of Excess Loss Development
Pinto, E.; et. al.
Credible Claims Reserve
Mack
Estimating the Premium Asset on Retro Rated Policies
Teng, M.T.S.; et. al.
Loss Development Using Credibility
Brosius, E.
Prep Test 3
Ongoing beginning 10/11/2008
60min.
A Model for Reserving WC High Deductibles
Siewert, J.J.
Best Estimates for Reserves
Barnett, G. Zenwirth, B
C1-Intro to Reinsurance
Harrison
C12 - Case O/S Development Technique
Friedland
C13 - B/S Techniques
Friedland
C2-Reinsurance Types and Program Design
Harrison
C4-Reinsurance Treaty Clauses
Harrison
From DI to Mega Risks
Bouska, A.S.
Prep Test 4
Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008
60min.
Basics of Reins Pricing: All other sections
Clark, D.R.
Basics of Reins Pricing: Casualty Reins section
Clark, D.R.
C10-Catastrophe Reinsurance
Harrison
C9-Casualty XOL Treaties
Harrison
Estimating ULAE Liabilities
Conger, R.F and Nolibos, A.
Exposure Rating: Property XOL
Ludwig, S.J.
FAS 113
FASB
Prep Test 5
Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008
75min.
C8-Property Per Risk XOL Treaties
Harrison
Commutation of Claims
Steeneck, L.
Countering the Biggest Risk of ALL
Slywotzky
Reinsurance - Foundations of CAS
Patrik, G.S.
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.