Credibility Theory
1. Premium Calculation, Nonlife
Ragnar Norberg,
Ragnar Norberg
London School of Economics, Department of Statistics , London, United Kingdom, WC2A 2AE
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Ragnar Norberg,
Ragnar Norberg
London School of Economics, Department of Statistics , London, United Kingdom, WC2A 2AE
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This survey of actuarial credibility theory traces its origins, describes its evolutionary history, gives an account of its main issues and results, and assesses its merits with a view to related work in statistical science.
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