Effect of Changes in Underlying Assumptions on Reserves and Premiums

Free SOA Exam FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics) lesson in Premium and Policy Value Calculation for Long-Term Insurance Coverages. 11 min read, ~1,697 words.

Higher mortality always increases the whole life reserve: and, both push the reserve up. Lower interest generally increases the reserve: the benefit EPV is more interest-sensitive than the premium annuity. Re-valuation: the premium is fixed at original assumptions; only future and change. Most dangerous scenario: higher mortality plus lower interest...

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