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This entry is from Winter semester 2016/17 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.
Actuary Science: Risc Theory
(dt. Aktuarwissenschaften: Risikotheorie)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, depends on importing study program |
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): Written examination Examination type: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises. |
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. |
Origin | 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
Translation is missing. Here is the German original:
Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den Basismodulen Analysis und Lineare Algebra sowie im Aufbaumodul Elementare Stochastik vermittelt werden
Applicability
The module 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 M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Applied Modules in Business Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
Recommended Reading
- Neuburger, E.: Mathematik und Technik betrieblicher Pensionszusagen
- Gerber, H.U.: Lebensversicherungsmathematik
- Diverse Aufsätze zur Risikotheorie / Schadensversicherungsmathematik
Please note:
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