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Actuarial mathematics 705


 
Module code AKM 705
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

The stochastic approach to annuities and assurances involving one of two lives. Definitions, estimation and use of select mortality functions. Multiple decrements and pension funds. Variable benefit, disability, long-term care contracts. Life insurance contracts: expenses and bonuses. Net and gross premiums and reserves for fixed and variable benefit contracts. Discounted emerging cost techniques. Profit testing. Asset shares for life insurance contracts. Alterations to contracts. Costs of guarantees under life insurance contracts. Factors affecting mortality, selection, standardisation. The process of population projection and its main determinants. Valuation of benefits under a disability insurance contract.

Module credits 18.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Actuarial Science
Period of presentation Semester 1

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