CPCU 540
Contributing to Insurer Financial Performance
Topics covered:
Learn about financial concepts that pertain to the insurance industry.
- GAAP reporting standards
- SAP reporting standards
- Financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, cash flow statements)
- Financial issues unique to insurers
- SAP financial ratios
- Insurance Regulatory Information System
- AM Best financial ratings
- Time value of money
- Bonds and stocks
- Generating capital
- Risk-based capital (RBC)
CPCU 540 Study Materials
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Based on CPCU 540: Contributing to Insurer Financial Performance (1st edition)
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CPCU 540 printables include:
Comprehensive study guide: Condenses each chapter down to several pages, listing out all the key terms, major concepts, and other important lists. The outlines include the technical definition for each concept, a simpler definition in plain English, and examples to illustrate the trickier concepts.
Introductory Lessons: Having a certain amount of background knowledge will greatly improve your comprehension as you go through the CPCU 540 content. We think you should understand these concepts before you dive into the course material, otherwise you might not fully grasp what is being said every time the course material makes mention of them. We help you solve that problem by teaching you these concepts right upfront.
Formulas Module: Understanding how to apply the formulas you will learn about is a must if you want to pass your exam. Our formulas module explains exactly what each formula tells you, and uses simple examples to illustrate how to interpret the results you get after applying the formula. Includes cheat sheets plus general tips for mastering formulas.
IRIS Ratios Reference Sheet: IRIS ratios are used specifically to analyze the performance of insurance companies. This quick reference sheet lists all the ratios on one page, with a short summary of what you can tell by applying that ratio and what value is considered acceptable.
GAAP vs SAP vs IFRS Reference Sheet: Insurers use up to three different sets of standards to format their financial statements. This chart helps you easily see the differences between all three.
Time Value of Money Practice Problems (with walkthroughs): One major component of the exam will be solving present or future value (PV/FV) problems. We’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to solve these problems using the provided tables or using a financial calculator (HP 10bII or TI BAII). That way, you can compare the methods and decide which one is right for you!
Annual Rate of Return: This printable shows how to calculate the rate of return that you received on an investment. Includes tips on common mistakes to avoid.
Measures of Variability: Choosing the best investments requires you to evaluate how consistent their returns are. See detailed walkthroughs showing you to calculate the various formulas used to calculate variability.
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