CAS Exam 6 exam at a glance
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CAS Exam 6 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). |
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| Official website | casact.org — Exam 6-US ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based test at a Pearson VUE test centre (in-person and proctored). Region-specific versions exist: Exam 6-US, Exam 6-Canada and Exam 6-International. |
| Frequency | Exam 6-US and 6-Canada are offered twice a year (Spring and Fall); Exam 6-International is offered once a year in the Fall. |
| Scoring & marking | A 4-hour, largely constructed-response exam. Results are reported on a 0–10 scale, with a grade of 6 or higher a pass. This is the most memorisation-heavy of the upper-level exams. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CAS Exam 6?
Open registration — no degree requirement.
Last verified July 2026 against CAS — Exam 6-US, CAS — 2026 exam schedule. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CAS Exam 6 section breakdown
The CAS Exam 6 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CAS Exam 6 (45 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: CAS Exam 6 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CAS Exam 6 (pass 700/1000).
How CAS Exam 6 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CAS Exam 6 time strategy
With 45 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 320 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CAS Exam 6 (45 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CAS Exam 6 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CAS Exam 6, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CAS Exam 6 (45 Q)
- CAS 6 — Insurance regulation · 10
- CAS 6 — Statutory vs GAAP · 10
- CAS 6 — Annual Statement & Schedule P · 8
- CAS 6 — Risk-based capital · 7
- CAS 6 — Reinsurance accounting · 7
- CAS 6 — Financial ratios · 3
CAS Exam 6 difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
CAS 6-US · written-answer, 4h. Insurance regulation, statutory & GAAP financial reporting, reinsurance accounting and the US regulatory environment. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what CAS Exam 6 really tests
CAS Exam 6-US covers how property-casualty insurers are regulated and report their financials in the United States — Statutory Accounting, the NAIC Annual Statement and Schedule P, and Statements of Actuarial Opinion. It is a 4-hour written-answer exam graded 0–10 (6 to pass) and the most memorisation-heavy of the upper-level exams; region-specific 6-Canada and 6-International versions exist.
Preparation tips
- Build and rehearse a well-organised list of the regulations and statements — this is a memorisation-heavy exam.
- Learn Schedule P and the Statement of Actuarial Opinion in detail; they recur every sitting.
- Pick the right regional variant (6-US, 6-Canada or 6-International) for where you intend to practise.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating it like a calculation exam — most marks are for knowing and articulating regulatory / accounting rules.
- Cramming lists without practising the written “compare / explain” style, which loses application points.
CAS Exam 6 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn the US insurance regulatory framework and solvency oversight
- Organise the material into a structured, rehearsable outline
- Pick the correct regional variant (6-US, 6-Canada or 6-International)
- Master Statutory Accounting, the NAIC Annual Statement and Schedule P
- Study the Statement of Actuarial Opinion in detail — it recurs every sitting
- Cover reinsurance accounting and taxation
- Rehearse regulations and statements from memory
- Practise the “compare / explain” written question style
- Work full past papers under time
Where CAS Exam 6 can take you
A strong CAS Exam 6 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- ACAS requirement
- Financial reporting / statutory actuary
- Compliance & regulatory work
Best books & official prep for CAS Exam 6
- CAS Exam 6-US syllabus & Content Outline — Casualty Actuarial Society
Official practice: CAS publishes the region-specific syllabus, Content Outline and reading references on the exam page.
Previous-year papers: CAS publishes past exam papers on its website (pass marks / answer keys were discontinued in 2020).
Sample CAS Exam 6 practice questions
5 questions taken from the CAS Exam 6 mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. In the P&C RBC formula, the R5 component measures:
- Fixed income asset risk
- Investment risk on affiliates
- Interest rate mismatch risk
- Written premium (underwriting) risk
Show answer
Answer: D — Written premium (underwriting) risk
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Q2. The three traditional statutory standards for property-casualty rates are that rates must not be:
- Excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory
- Profitable, stable or responsive to competition
- Higher than last year's, lower than cost, or tiered
- Filed late, set by bureaus, or adjusted mid-term
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Answer: A — Excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory
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Q3. Schedule P is commonly used by analysts to:
- Calculate the insurer's market share of direct written premium in each state and line
- Assess historical reserve adequacy through development of prior estimates
- Value the insurer's common stock holdings at market prices
- Determine premium tax rates applicable in each state
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Answer: B — Assess historical reserve adequacy through development of prior estimates
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Q4. The commonly cited "10-10" heuristic for risk transfer suggests:
- At least 10% of the premium ceded, paired with at least a 10% ceding commission
- A loss ratio below 10% in at least 10% of simulated scenarios
- At least a 10% chance of a loss of at least 10% of premium for the reinsurer
- A minimum 10-year term with 10% of limit at risk annually
Show answer
Answer: C — At least a 10% chance of a loss of at least 10% of premium for the reinsurer
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Q5. Under statutory accounting, policy acquisition costs such as commissions are:
- Capitalised and amortised over the policy term
- Deducted from loss reserves on the balance sheet
- Recorded as admitted assets until expiry
- Expensed immediately when incurred
Show answer
Answer: D — Expensed immediately when incurred
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CAS Exam 6 exam pattern?
- Casualty Actuarial Society — Exam 6 (Regulation & Financial Reporting, US) contains 45 questions across 1 section: CAS Exam 6 (45 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 320 seconds per question).
- Does CAS Exam 6 have negative marking?
- No — CAS Exam 6 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CAS Exam 6 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CAS Exam 6 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise CAS Exam 6 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length CAS Exam 6 mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CAS Exam 6?
- CAS Exam 6 is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. CAS 6-US · written-answer, 4h. Insurance regulation, statutory & GAAP financial reporting, reinsurance accounting and the US regulatory environment. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CAS Exam 6 exam?
- CAS Exam 6 runs for 240 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CAS Exam 6?
- CAS Exam 6 is split into: CAS Exam 6 (45 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CAS 6-US · written-answer, 4h. Insurance regulation, statutory & GAAP financial reporting, reinsurance accounting and the US regulatory environment. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CAS Exam 6?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CAS Exam 6 test adaptive?
- No — CAS Exam 6 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CAS Exam 6 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CAS Exam 6 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CAS Exam 6 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CAS Exam 6 test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CAS Exam 6 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CAS Exam 6 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 45-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CAS Exam 6 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CAS Exam 6 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CAS Exam 6 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CAS Exam 6 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CAS Exam 6 syllabus?
- The CAS Exam 6 syllabus maps to its 1 section: CAS Exam 6 (45 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CAS Exam 6?
- Open registration — no degree requirement. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CAS Exam 6 practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CAS Exam 6 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CAS Exam 6 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free CAS Exam 6 mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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