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This entry is from Winter semester 2021/22 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.

Actuary Science: Risc Theory
(dt. Aktuarwissenschaften: Risikotheorie)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS, mit integrierten recitation classen),
90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 3 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Regularly alternating with other specialization modules in Versicherungsmathematik
Person in charge of the module's outline Dr. Michael Schüte, Prof. Dr. Hajo Holzmann

Contents

Risk theory incl. non-life insurance mathematics:

Individual and collective model, calculation of total loss distributions, random sums, credibility theory, solvency, loss reservation, reinsurance, risk sharing


Qualification Goals

  • To impart basic knowledge (also applicable in professional practice), in particular on the general principles of provisioning in non-life insurance,
  • Recognition of connections to stochastics as well as to life and health insurance mathematics,
  • Practice of mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • Improve oral communication skills by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis, Elementary Stochastics.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Business Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Numerics/Optimisation. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Neuburger, E.: Mathematik und Technik betrieblicher Pensionszusagen
  • Gerber, H.U.: Lebensversicherungsmathematik
  • Diverse Aufsätze zur Risikotheorie / Schadensversicherungsmathematik



Please note:

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