CIA.VALN Flashcards

1
Q

How should an actuary incorporate inflation assumptions in a reserve analysis?

A
  • consult with: underwriters, business analysts, fraud detection experts, claim adjusters
    (to understand whether inflation has transpired in claim payments, and is accounted for in case reserves)
  • consult the CPI (Consumer Price Index)
  • perform a sensitivity analysis
    (with varying inflation assumptions to assess the sensitivity of reserve estimates)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the ongoing role of actuaries concerning COVID-19?

A
  • follow guidance from regulatory bodies like OSFI
  • monitor legal actions related to COVID-19 that might impact valuations
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What specific requirement does OSFI have for insurance companies related to COVID-19?

A
  • report statistics and impacts in the Appointed Actuary’s Report
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly