Loss ratio and pure premium methods, trend and development, expense provisions, and classification ratemaking.
These are the key learning objectives for Ratemaking 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 loss ratio and pure premium methods to determine indicated rates
Trend losses and premiums to the policy period
Allocate expenses across coverages and compute underwriting profit provisions
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SOA Exam ASTAM has 5 topic areas. Ratemaking 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.
Classical limited fluctuation credibility, Buhlmann and Buhlmann-Straub models, and Bayesian credibility.
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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