Classical limited fluctuation credibility, Buhlmann and Buhlmann-Straub models, and Bayesian credibility.
These are the key learning objectives for Credibility Theory on SOA Exam ASTAM. Paraphrased from the public SOA syllabus — we recommend also checking the current syllabus on soa.org before your exam sitting.
Apply classical credibility to determine partial and full credibility standards
Compute Buhlmann credibility premiums from collective risk data
Apply Bayesian credibility using conjugate priors
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SOA Exam ASTAM has 5 topic areas. Credibility Theory is weighted at approximately 15–25% of the exam — here is where it sits relative to the other topics.
| Topic area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Advanced Loss Modeling | 20–30% |
| → Credibility Theory | 15–25% |
| Ratemaking | 15–25% |
| Loss Reserving | 20–30% |
| Reinsurance | 10–20% |
Advanced severity, frequency, and aggregate loss models including tail fitting, censoring, and truncation.
Loss ratio and pure premium methods, trend and development, expense provisions, and classification ratemaking.
Loss development and reserving methods including chain ladder, Bornhuetter-Ferguson, Cape Cod, and frequency-severity approaches.
Reinsurance structures including proportional and non-proportional treaties, and pricing reinsurance programs.
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