I recently got this question, and I’m expecting it to be a FAQ over the next few months:
Is there any information available on the new syllabus for LFV starting Spring 2020? I am debating taking it in the fall or waiting until the new sitting. I cannot find anything on the SOA website. LFV is the last exam I need for FSA.
The SOA keeps these things extremely confidential, and it’s impossible to know in advance how large the changes will be. Even if/when I get advance notice, I will have to keep it confidential too.
However, given the size of the recent changes to LP and LRM, I think it’s reasonable to expect larger than normal syllabus changes for LFV as well. However, I think it’s also very possible that some of the material they cut from LP and LRM will show up on LFV (because they did move some LFV material to LPM). I think it’s also safe to assume most (if not all) of the Lombardi stat book (SVILAC) will stay on syllabus. Beyond that, I would be making wild guesses. 🙂
Assuming you are otherwise ready to take LFV and can put in the hours, I would recommend trying to knock it out this fall. All of our material is 100% ready now, so you could get an early start if you want. If you wait until spring, there is a higher chance of delays if we have to do a lot of rebuilding.