2010 Course Handbook
ACST861: Mathematical Theory of Risk
Use of statistical models in insurance: statistical models of the claim frequency and of claim size are studied. These models are a basis for the study of risk theory, ruin theory and reinsurance. The use of no claim discount systems as a method of experience rating is described. Decision theory and simulation are also studied.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Associate Professor Leonie Tickle |
| Prerequisites: | ACST601 and ACST604 or admission to MCom or MIB or MEc or MActPrac prior to 2011 |
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| Unit Designations: | Commerce |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies Faculty of Business and Economics |