INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM:   R&D-96-029

TO:       All Reinsured Companies
          All Risk Management Field Offices
          FSA Headquarters, Program Delivery and Field Operations

FROM:     Tim B.Witt
          Director
          Research and Development Division

SUBJECT:  1997 Data Acceptance System (DAS) Handbook Exhibits 


The exhibits for the 1997 Reinsurance Year DAS Handbook (Manual 13), which 
contain the DAS reporting requirements, have been released on the Reporting 
Organization (RO) server.  Beginning with 1997, these exhibits will be 
maintained electronically via the RO server.  This method will provide faster 
updates and allow companies to customize comment fields.  The Manual 13 
software can be copied as many times as needed. 

This release contains the record descriptors and reporting requirements.  
The next release of the software will include a word processing capability 
which will enable inclusion of additional reference material such as tables 
and examples.  This software was demonstrated at the previous two Data
Processing Managers' Meetings, recommended changes incorporated, and a draft 
released on June 19, 1996.  Suggestions for future enhancement or 
improvements of this product will be appreciated.  

If you have any questions or comments regarding this release, please contact
Seavey Anthony at (816) 926-3940.