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ACST357: General Insurance Pricing and Reserving
This unit examines the use of statistical models in general insurance. The models include those used in time series analysis, generalised linear statistical modelling and runoff triangle models. Time series models are considered for both single and multiple time series. These models are often used for forecasting and inferring the behaviour of times series. Generalised linear models are used in the pricing of insurance such as automobile or home owner insurance. Runoff triangle models are used to predict outstanding insurance liabilities. A good knowledge of the material covered in STAT271 Statistics I is essential. Students should understand regression analysis, and the nature and use of a statistical model. Students gaining a grade of credit or higher in both ACST356 Mathematical Theory of Risk and this unit may apply for exemption from subject CT6 of the professional exams of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Actuarial staff |
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| NCCW(s): | ACST243 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Actuarial Studies |
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