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This entry is from Winter semester 2018/19 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.
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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