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Actuary Science: Mathematics of Indemnity Insurance
(dt. Aktuarwissenschaften: Schadenversicherungsmathematik)

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): 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.
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 models and premium calculation

  • Basic terms individual/collective model
  • Panjer distribution class

Tariffing

  • Data: Risk classes, major loss problems
  • Models and estimation methods
  • Premium differentiation and selection effects

Damage reservation

  • Basic terms and models
  • Procedure for reserving claims

Reinsurance and risk sharing

  • Forms and reasons of risk sharing
  • Impact of risk sharing on key figures

Principles of premium calculation for reinsurance treaties


Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • learn the basic concepts and models of non-life insurance mathematics,
  • be able to assess the appropriateness of the models/methods of non-life insurance mathematics.

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

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 M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Mathematics.


Recommended Reading

  • Schmidt, K. D., „Versicherungsmathematik“, 3. Auflage 2009, Springer



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