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Section A.1 of the LFMU course is 100% ready

Tue, 05 Nov 2019

We have begun rolling out updates for the new LFMU spring 2020 syllabus! 100% of Section A.1 is available now, and A.2 is not far behind. Our plan is to release the course in the order we believe will be the most intuitive for you to study the LFMU syllabus. Please download the free study … Continue reading

LFMU syllabus changes for 2020

Sat, 02 Nov 2019

The new LFMU syllabus is now available on the SOA’s new LFM page. As we saw this year with LPM and LAM, the changes are pretty significant. However, I would rate the changes as slightly less drastic than LPM and certainly less drastic than LAM, which essentially involved a total replacement of LRM. In this … Continue reading

Analysis of Past Exams spreadsheet updated for fall 2019

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

The Analysis of Past Exams spreadsheet in the Supplementary Materials section has been updated to include the spring 2019 exam. Key purpose of the spreadsheet: Break down every relevant exam question going back to the early 2000s. By my most recent count, there are over 450 individual sub-questions (roughly 80 hours in point value) still on … Continue reading

Registration is open for fall 2019 exams

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Registration for all fall 2019 SOA exams is now open on the SOA’s site. Please don’t forget to register for the exam. The deadline is Monday, September 23.

Introduction ... lessons ... min of video
- Introductory Material ...
  - Quick start guide: all you need to get started at a glance (sample) (handout)
  - Quick video explaining what to expect with the Spring 2020 LFM updates (watch first) (sample) (3:19)
  - Start Here (Orientation): Seminar Navigation, Using Downloads, and More (9:11)
  - Using the Online Seminar to Increase Your Chances of Passing (sample) (3:42)
  - Spring 2020 Study Schedule and Release Dates (sample) (5:59)
  - Revision History and Scheduled Updates (updated 11/5/2019) (handout)
  - Using the Course Forum (11:12)
  - I failed. What do I do now? (sample) (handout)
  - Video Player Keyboard Shortcuts (handout)
- Important: Understanding the Format of FSA Exams ...
  - First FSA Exam? Learn how FSA exams are different from the prelims. (sample) (17:53)
  - Meet the Verbs Part 1: The relative value of verbs used in past FSA questions (11:46)
  - Meet the Verbs Part 2: Verb definitions (5:58)
  - Meet the Verbs Part 3: Specific examples of how to answer questions based on the verb used (25:31)
Detailed Study Manual ... lessons ... min of video
- Study Manual Samples ...
  - Spring/Fall 2020 Detailed Study Manual Sample (sample) (handout)
- Spring & Fall 2020 LFMU Study Manual ...
  - Introduction (handout)
  - Section A (handout)
A. Statutory and Tax Accounting ... lessons ... min of video
- A.1 Formula-Based US Statutory Reserves ...
  - A.1 Video Lesson Handouts (handout)
  - A.1 Drill Problems (handout)
  - A.1.1. An Introduction to Reserves (24:12)
  - A.1.2. SVILAC Ch. 1-2: Valuation Overview & Product Classifications (Part 1 of 2) (12:49)
  - A.1.2. SVILAC Ch. 1-2: Valuation Overview & Product Classifications (Part 2 of 2) (8:46)
  - A.1.3. SVILAC Ch. 4: The Standard Valuation Law (Part 1 of 2) (18:57)
  - A.1.3. SVILAC Ch. 4: The Standard Valuation Law (Part 2 of 2) (8:51)
  - A.1.4. SVILAC Ch. 10: Valuation Assumptions (Part 1a of 2) (24:55)
  - A.1.4. SVILAC Ch. 10: Valuation Assumptions (Part 1b of 2) (7:17)
  - A.1.4. SVILAC Ch. 10: Valuation Assumptions (Part 2 of 2) (10:54)
  - A.1.5. Actuarial Math Review (Parts 1 and 2 of 3) (32:20)
  - A.1.5. Actuarial Math Review (Part 3 of 3) (10:19)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 1 (Part 1 of 4) (sample) (15:20)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 1 (Part 2 of 4) (sample) (17:40)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 1 (Part 3 of 4) (8:37)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 1 (Part 4 of 4) (13:11)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 2 (Part 1 of 2) (15:55)
  - A.1.6. SVILAC Ch. 11: Valuation Methodologies - Lesson 2 (Part 2 of 2) (8:54)
  - A.1.7. SVILAC Ch. 3: NAIC Annual Statement (Part 1 of 2) (15:17)
  - A.1.7. SVILAC Ch. 3: NAIC Annual Statement (Part 2 of 2) (17:05)
  - A.1.8. SVILAC Ch. 12: Whole Life (Part 1 of 4) (25:08)
  - A.1.8. SVILAC Ch. 12: Whole Life (Part 2 of 4) (16:11)
  - A.1.8. SVILAC Ch. 12: Whole Life (Part 3 of 4) (12:48)
  - A.1.8. SVILAC Ch. 12: Whole Life (Part 4 of 4) (7:08)
  - A.1.9. SVILAC Ch. 13: Term Life Insurance (Part 1 of 2) (32:27)
  - A.1.9. SVILAC Ch. 13: Term Life Insurance (Part 2 of 2) (12:04)
  - A.1.10. SVILAC Ch. 14: Universal Life (Part 1 of 5) (31:14)
  - A.1.10. SVILAC Ch. 14: Universal Life (Part 2 of 5) (17:57)
  - A.1.10. SVILAC Ch. 14: Universal Life (Part 3 of 5) (6:25)
  - A.1.10. SVILAC Ch. 14: Universal Life (Part 4 of 5) (10:56)
  - A.1.10. SVILAC Ch. 14: Universal Life (Part 5 of 5) (10:55)
  - A.1.11. LFM-822: Actuarial Guidelines 38 and 48 (Part 1 of 3) (20:46)
  - A.1.11. LFM-822: Actuarial Guidelines 38 and 48 (Part 2a of 3) (27:07)
  - A.1.11. LFM-822: Actuarial Guidelines 38 and 48 (Part 2b of 3) (18:44)
  - A.1.11. LFM-822: Actuarial Guidelines 38 and 48 (Part 3 of 3) (10:18)
  - A.1.12. Impacts of AG 48 (13:30)
  - A.1.13. SVILAC Ch. 16: Indexed Universal Life (Part 1 of 2) (23:27)
  - A.1.13. SVILAC Ch. 16: Indexed Universal Life (Part 2 of 2) (21:15)
  - A.1.14. SVILAC Ch. 18: Fixed Deferred Annuities (Part 1 of 5) (15:19)
  - A.1.14. SVILAC Ch. 18: Fixed Deferred Annuities (Part 2 of 5) (21:29)
  - A.1.14. SVILAC Ch. 18: Fixed Deferred Annuities (Part 3 of 5) (22:20)
  - A.1.14. SVILAC Ch. 18: Fixed Deferred Annuities (Part 4 of 5) (8:48)
  - A.1.14. SVILAC Ch. 18: Fixed Deferred Annuities (Part 5 of 5) (14:45)
  - A.1.15. SVILAC Ch. 20: Indexed Deferred Annuities (Part 1 of 3) (9:50)
  - A.1.15. SVILAC Ch. 20: Indexed Deferred Annuities (Part 2 of 3) (10:29)
  - A.1.15. SVILAC Ch. 20: Indexed Deferred Annuities (Part 3 of 3) (20:13)
  - A.1.16. SVILAC Ch. 21: Immediate Annuities (Part 1 of 2) (11:58)
  - A.1.16. SVILAC Ch. 21: Immediate Annuities (Part 2 of 2) (13:07)
  - A.1.17. SVILAC Ch. 22: Miscellaneous Reserves (15:53)
  - A.1.18. LFV-800: ISA Ch. 8 - IMR and AVR (Part 1 of 2) (18:27)
  - A.1.18. LFV-800: ISA Ch. 8 - IMR and AVR (Part 2 of 2) (11:40)
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