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 |
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Ongoing beginning 10/4/2008 |
60min. |
| ASOP No. 9, Documentation and Disclosure | ASB AAA | | Estimating ULAE Liabilities | Conger, R.F and Nolibos, A. | | Evaluating BI Liabilities Using a Claims Closure Model | Adler, M.; et. al. | | Loss Reserve Testing in a Changing Environment | Fisher, Lester | | Loss Reserve Testing: A Report Year Approach | Fisher, Lange | | Loss Reserving | Wiser, R.F. | | Statement of Principles Regarding P&C Loss Reserves | CAS | | The Actuary and IBNR | Bornhuetter, R.L.; et. al. |
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| Prep Test 2 |
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Ongoing beginning 10/11/2008 |
60min. |
| Accounting Concepts | Blanchard | | 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. | | Loss Reserve Adequacy Testing | Berquist, J.R.; et. al. | | Premium Accounting | Blanchard |
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| Prep Test 3 |
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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 | | C2-Reinsurance Types and Program Design | Harrison | | C4-Reinsurance Treaty Clauses | Harrison | | Countering the Biggest Risk of ALL | Slywotzky | | From DI to Mega Risks | Bouska, A.S. | | Overview of ERM | CAS |
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| Prep Test 4 |
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Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008 |
60min. |
| Accounting Rule Guidance Statement FAS 113 | CAS | | Basic Insurance Accounting - Selected Topics | Blanchard, R.S, | | Basics of Reins Pricing: All other sections | Clark, D.R. | | Basics of Reins Pricing: Casualty Reins section | Clark, D.R. | | C10-Catastrophe Reinsurance | Harrison | | C8-Property Per Risk XOL Treaties | Harrison | | C9-Casualty XOL Treaties | Harrison | | Commutation of Claims | Steeneck, L. | | Exposure Rating: Property XOL | Ludwig, S.J. | | FAS 113 | FASB | | Reinsurance - Foundations of CAS | Patrik, G.S. |
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| Prep Test 5 |
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Ongoing beginning 10/18/2008 |
75min. |
| Conclusions on IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts | IASB | | FIN - 14 | FASB | | IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts, Appendices A and B | IASB | | 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. |
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