Hi Everyone,
My name is Colin Lancaster, and last year I stepped up to become PAK’s lead instructor for the INV and CP341 (Advanced Life Reinsurance) exams. It is my honor to announce that the PAK suggested study schedules are available for free on the PAK website, and the PAK Study Manual Packages for the July 2026 sitting of INV101 and INV201 are available for purchase.
The PAK Study Manual Package includes the following items:
– PAK Study Manual: outlines of each reading, practice questions (over 100 for INV101, and about 75 for INV201, many of which have multiple parts), 10 to 15 full-length mock exam questions with detailed solutions, and lists of past exam questions and SOA guided examples for each syllabus reading.
– PAK Flash Cards: this also includes a condensed version of the study manual to help you review the material more quickly.
– PAK Exam Aid: 60 full-length exam-style questions, with detailed solutions. Each question has multiple parts.
– PAK Test Aid: A full-length mock exam that you can take and send to me for personalized grading and feedback, including a personalized strategy to address your weaknesses and maximize your chance of passing the exam.
– Second attempt guarantee: you will receive free access to the updated materials in your next sitting (if you do not pass the exam this sitting). This makes PAK a great choice if you’re concerned about your chances of passing on the first attempt and want to make sure you have access to updated materials at no additional cost for your next sitting.
You can also find samples of my work, as well as the PAK suggested study schedule for each exam, on the PAK website:
INV 101: https://www.pakstudymanual.com/index.php?option=com_product&view=product&category=18&Itemid=6
INV 201: https://www.pakstudymanual.com/index.php?option=com_product&view=product&category=20&Itemid=6
You can find the manual for sale through Actex (https://www.actexmadriver.com/), the Actuarial Bookstore (https://www.actuarialbookstore.com/), and the FIA bookstore (https://www.fiabookstore.com/)
Throughout your exam preparation process, you’ll be able to ask me questions through either my PAK email address or our forums. I check these each business day for questions and concerns, and I’m also quite active on Discord in the Actuarial Exam Study Group server.
If you wish to learn more about how our products stand out from the crowd, or if you have any other questions, please feel free to reply here. You can also email me directly at colinlancaster@pakstudymanual.com.
All the best,
Colin