Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics (eBook)

S. David Promislow (Autor)

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2011 | 2. Auflage
424 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-0-470-97807-8 (ISBN)

Infos

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to actuarial mathematics, covering both deterministic and stochastic models of life contingencies, as well as more advanced topics such as risk theory, credibility theory and multi-state models. This new edition includes additional material on credibility theory, continuous time multi-state models, more complex types of contingent insurances, flexible contracts such as universal life, the risk measures VaR and TVaR. Key Features: Covers much of the syllabus material on the modeling examinations of the Society of Actuaries, Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. (SOA-CIA exams MLC and C, CSA exams 3L and 4.) Extensively revised and updated with new material. Orders the topics specifically to facilitate learning. Provides a streamlined approach to actuarial notation. Employs modern computational methods. Contains a variety of exercises, both computational and theoretical, together with answers, enabling use for self-study. An ideal text for students planning for a professional career as actuaries, providing a solid preparation for the modeling examinations of the major North American actuarial associations. Furthermore, this book is highly suitable reference for those wanting a sound introduction to the subject, and for those working in insurance, annuities and pensions.

Autor

S. David Promislow, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, York University, Toronto, Canada.

Rezensionen

"An ideal text for students planning for a professional career asactuaries, providing a solid preparation for the modelingexaminations of the major North American actuarial associations."(Mathematical Reviews, 2011)

"This second edition adds several chapters, including coverageof credibility theory, risk assessment, and multi-state models."(Book News, 1 March 2011)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.1.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Spezielle Betriebswirtschaftslehre ► Versicherungsbetriebslehre
• Schlagworte: Accounting • Business & Finance • Finance & Investments • Financial Accounting • Finanzbuchhaltung • Finanzmathematik • Finanz- u. Anlagewesen • Finanzwesen • Insurance & Risk Management • Mathematics • Mathematik • Mathematik in Wirtschaft u. Finanzwesen • Rechnungswesen • Versicherungswesen u. Risikomanagement
• ISBN-10: 0-470-97807-4 / 0470978074
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-97807-8 / 9780470978078