Description
structions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Assignment Question(s): (15 Marks)
Q1. Reinsurance is a form of insurance purchased by insurance companies in order to mitigate risk. Essentially, reinsurance can limit the amount of loss an insurer can potentially suffer. In other words, it protects insurance companies from financial ruin, thereby protecting the companies’ customers from uncovered losses. (5 Mark)
Questions:
a. How do reinsurance companies work?
b. What are the Reinsurance Contracts?
c. Give example of reinsurances companies in KSA and describe their main services
Q2. What is the concept of “Fair Value? Outline the basic difference between fair value and book value of an asset. Explain the key features of fair value defined by FASB ASC. (5 Marks)
Q3. XYZ Company has the following financial data: (5 marks)
Particulars
Amounts (SAR)
Total Profit for the Year
377,500
General Takaful Assets (Year 2014)
1,390,000
General Takaful Assets (Year 2015)
1,517,500
Cash
11,500
Short-term Investment
23,500
Short term liabilities
85,000
Underwriting Surplus Distributable to Participants/Participants’ Share of Profit
145,500
Gross Contribution
958,000
Net Contribution
662,500
Wakalah Fee
77,500
Commission Paid
28,300
Management Expense
58,000
Net Claim Incurred
287,500
Earned Contribution
632,500
You are required to calculate:
Return on Assets
Quick Liquidity
Surplus Distribution Ratio
Expense Ratio
Claims Ratio
