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Key Facts: III IC-47 / A-1 Exam

III IC-47 (A-1) Foundation of Casualty Actuarial Science Part I carries 40 credit points in the III professional examination system.

The paper is examined as an online computer-based MCQ assessment under III professional exams.

Passing mark is 60%; Distinction is awarded at 75% or above.

Subject credit points remain valid for 5 years from the date of passing.

Official Part I syllabus chapters include Introduction, Risk Theory, Rate Making, Individual Risk Rating, Loss Reserving, and Risk Classification.

India enrollment for a 40-credit subject is INR 600 w.e.f. 1.4.2026, with INR 800 one-time registration for fresh candidates (taxes extra).

IC-47 / A-1 is one of the compulsory actuarial subject options available at Fellowship level (non-life track).

Companion paper IC-84 / A-2 covers Foundation of Casualty Actuarial Science Part II.

III IC-47 / A-1 is a 100-question, 2-hour online MCQ paper (40 credit points) on Foundation of Casualty Actuarial Science Part I. Passing requires 60% (Distinction from 75%). India subject enrollment is INR 600 w.e.f. 1.4.2026, plus INR 800 registration for fresh candidates (taxes extra).

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1Which of the following best defines the primary purpose of casualty actuarial science?
A.To eliminate all financial risks for an insurance company.
B.To predict future uncertain events and quantify their financial impact.
C.To maximize profits by denying legitimate claims.
D.To guarantee investment returns for policyholders.
Explanation: The primary purpose of actuarial science is to quantify the financial impact of future uncertain events, enabling insurers to price products and set reserves appropriately.
2In ratemaking, the principle of 'actuarial equity' implies that:
A.All policyholders pay the exact same premium.
B.Premiums should be proportional to the expected loss and expenses of the insured.
C.Premiums are based on the insured's ability to pay.
D.Losses are distributed equally among all claimants.
Explanation: Actuarial equity means that each insured pays a premium commensurate with the risk they transfer to the insurer.
3What is the fundamental difference between life and casualty actuarial science?
A.Life actuarial science deals only with short-term policies.
B.Casualty actuarial science deals with frequency and severity of losses which are highly variable.
C.Life actuarial science does not involve interest calculations.
D.Casualty actuarial science only covers property damage.
Explanation: Casualty risks (like liability) have highly variable frequency and severity of losses, unlike the relatively stable mortality rates in life insurance.
4A fundamental goal of a rating system is to ensure rates are:
A.Adequate, not excessive, and not unfairly discriminatory.
B.As low as possible to attract maximum market share.
C.Uniform across all geographical regions.
D.Subjective based on the underwriter's intuition.
Explanation: Regulatory standards generally require that rates must be adequate (to pay claims), not excessive (fair to consumers), and not unfairly discriminatory.
5Which component is NOT typically included in the calculation of a pure premium?
A.Expected losses
B.Loss adjustment expenses (LAE)
C.General administrative expenses
D.Claim frequency
Explanation: Pure premium covers expected losses and sometimes allocated loss adjustment expenses, but general administrative expenses are part of the expense loading.
6What is 'trend' in the context of casualty insurance ratemaking?
A.The historical pattern of premium growth.
B.The adjustment of historical data to reflect expected future conditions (e.g., inflation).
C.The tendency of policyholders to switch insurers.
D.The regulatory shift towards deregulation.
Explanation: Trend adjustments project historical loss and premium data into the future to account for changes like inflation, frequency trends, and severity trends.
7In experience rating, what role does credibility play?
A.It measures the honesty of the insured.
B.It determines the weight given to the insured's own experience versus the manual rate.
C.It validates the financial strength of the insurer.
D.It calculates the exact profit margin of a policy.
Explanation: Credibility assigns a weight (Z) to the insured's actual experience based on its statistical reliability, blending it with the expected manual rate (1-Z).
8Which of the following is an example of an 'exposure unit' in auto insurance?
A.Total premium collected
B.One car insured for one year
C.The number of claims filed
D.The deductible amount
Explanation: An exposure unit is a measure of risk assumed by the insurer, typically 'car-years' in auto insurance (e.g., one car insured for one year).
9What is the primary assumption of the Basic Chain Ladder method for loss reserving?
A.Future inflation will exactly match past inflation.
B.Losses will emerge and settle in the future in the same pattern as they have in the past.
C.Claim severity will increase exponentially over time.
D.There will be no new claims reported after the first year.
Explanation: The Chain Ladder method relies on the assumption that historical loss development patterns are indicative of future development patterns.
10In a loss development triangle, what do the columns typically represent?
A.Accident years
B.Development periods (e.g., months or years since inception)
C.Underwriting regions
D.Policy limits
Explanation: In a standard loss triangle, rows represent origin periods (like accident year) and columns represent development periods (age of the claims).

About the III IC-47 / A-1 Exam

III IC-47 (also coded A-1) Foundation of Casualty Actuarial Science Part I is a 40-credit Fellowship actuarial option covering introduction to casualty actuarial science, risk theory, ratemaking, individual risk rating, loss reserving, and risk classification. This free practice set mirrors the online MCQ format with 100 questions.

Exam sponsor: Insurance Institute of India (III). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

100 objective multiple-choice questions in a single online paper. IC-47 / A-1 is a 40-credit Fellowship actuarial option under the Insurance Institute of India (III) professional credit system.

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

60% (Distinction at 75% or above)

Exam / Certification Fees

INR 600 per subject (40 credit points) for India candidates; fresh candidates also pay INR 800 registration (inclusive of life membership). Taxes extra. Fees w.e.f. 1.4.2026 per III Table of Fees.

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17 questions

Introduction & Principles

Introduction to casualty actuarial practice, loss ratios, LAE, salvage/subrogation, and market context.

6 questions

Risk Theory

Frequency/severity, loss distributions, large-loss behavior, law of large numbers, and pure-premium building blocks.

25 questions

Rate Making & Individual Risk Rating

Pure premium and loss-ratio methods, trending, credibility, exposure, rating plans, and filings.

32 questions

Loss Reserving

Triangles, chain ladder, BF, ELR, Cape Cod, LDFs, tails, and reserve diagnostics.

9 questions

Risk Classification

Class plans, relativities, adverse selection, and variable selection constraints.

11 questions

Data Organization & Quality

Accident/policy/calendar year aggregation, homogeneity, on-leveling, coding, and paid vs incurred data.

Preparing for the III IC-47 / A-1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60% (Distinction at 75% or above)
  • Assessment: 100 objective multiple-choice questions in a single online paper. IC-47 / A-1 is a 40-credit Fellowship actuarial option under the Insurance Institute of India (III) professional credit system.
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: INR 600 per subject (40 credit points) for India candidates; fresh candidates also pay INR 800 registration (inclusive of life membership). Taxes extra. Fees w.e.f. 1.4.2026 per III Table of Fees. Official sources

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III IC-47 / A-1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study the official III IC-47 coursebook chapter by chapter before mixed mocks.
2Review the core regulations and guidelines relating to this paper.
3Sit full 100-question, 2-hour mocks aiming above 60%, with Distinction practice at 75%+.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is III IC-47 / A-1?

IC-47, also referenced as A-1, is the Insurance Institute of India's Foundation of Casualty Actuarial Science Part I paper. It is a 40-credit actuarial subject covering core non-life actuarial foundations.

What is the exam format and passing score for IC-47?

III conducts IC-47 as an online MCQ examination. Candidates generally need 60% to pass, with Distinction at 75% or higher.

What topics does IC-47 Part I cover?

The official Part I syllabus centers on Introduction, Risk Theory, Rate Making, Individual Risk Rating, Loss Reserving, and Risk Classification—matching the themes in this 100-question practice set.

How many credit points is IC-47 worth?

IC-47 / A-1 carries 40 credit points. Credits remain valid for five years from the passing date under III rules.