The aim of this module is to develop the student's ability to apply, in simple situations, the mathematical and economic techniques and the principles of reserving and capital modelling needed for the operation on sound financial lines of general insurers. Outline syllabus includes: insurance products; reinsurance products; the business environment; Lloyd's; risk and uncertainty; data; actuarial investigations; reserving by triangulation methods; reserving bases; stochastic claims reserving; assessment of reserving results; use of ranges and best estimates in reserving; investment principles and asset liability matching; capital modelling; determining appropriate reinsurance; reserving of reinsurance; accounting principles; interpreting accounts; regulation.
This module will cover a number of syllabus items set out in Subject SP7 published by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. This is a dynamic syllabus, changing regularly to reflect current practice.
Standard Delivery
Total contact hours: 72
Private study hours: 228
Total study hours: 300
Tutorial Delivery
Total contact hours: 36
Private study hours: 264
Total study hours: 300
Teaching methods will differ according to the number of students registered on the module.
The standard format, for more than 6 students registered:
The module will be taught by means of 72 hours of lectures over two terms, including example classes, computer laboratory classes and presentations.
The tutorial format, for 6 students or less registered:
The module will be taught by means of 36 small group tutorials over two terms, including example classes, computer laboratory classes and presentations.
80% Examination, 20% Coursework
Study notes published by the Actuarial Education Company for Subject SP7.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex techniques applicable to solve problems in General Insurance – Reserving and Capital Modelling in the context of current professional actuarial practice.
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex current issues in General Insurance – Reserving and Capital Modelling in the context of current professional actuarial practice.
3 Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the main body of knowledge for the module.
4 Demonstrate skill in calculation and manipulation of the material written within the module.
5 Apply a range of concepts and principles of General Insurance – Reserving and Capital Modelling in various contexts.
6 Demonstrate skill in solving problems in General Insurance – Reserving and Capital Modelling by various appropriate methods.
7 Demonstrate skills in the specific mathematical and statistical techniques used in the actuarial practice of General Insurance – Reserving and Capital Modelling and their application to solving problems in that subject.
8 Demonstrate understanding of the current practical applications of the module material.
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