Bayesian Statistics in Actuarial Science

Name: Bayesian Statistics in Actuarial Science
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with Emphasis on Credibility

By: Stuart A. Klugman

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Hardcover Published: 30th November 1991
ISBN: 9780792392125
Number Of Pages: 238

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The debate between the proponents of "classical" and "Bayesian" statistica} methods continues unabated. It is not the purpose of the text to resolve those issues but rather to demonstrate that within the realm of actuarial science there are a number of problems that are particularly suited for Bayesian analysis. This has been apparent to actuaries for a long time, but the lack of adequate computing power and appropriate algorithms had led to the use of various approximations. The two greatest advantages to the actuary of the Bayesian approach are that the method is independent of the model and that interval estimates are as easy to obtain as point estimates. The former attribute means that once one learns how to analyze one problem, the solution to similar, but more complex, problems will be no more difficult. The second one takes on added significance as the actuary of today is expected to provide evidence concerning the quality of any estimates. While the examples are all actuarial in nature, the methods discussed are applicable to any structured estimation problem. In particular, statisticians will recognize that the basic credibility problem has the same setting as the random effects model from analysis of variance.

1. Introduction.- 2. Bayesian Statistical Analysis.- 3. Computational Aspects of Bayesian Analysis.- 4. Prediction with Parameter Uncertainty.- 5. The Credibility Problem.- 6. The Hierarchical Bayesian Approach.- 7. The Hierarchical Normal Linear Model.- 8. Examples.- 9. Modifications to the Hierarchical Normal Linear Model.- Appendix. Algorithms, Programs, and Data Sets.- A. The Simplex Method of Function Maximization.- B. Adaptive Gaussian Integration.- C. Gauss-Hermite Integration.- D. Polar Method for Generating Normal Deviates.- E. GAUSS Programs.- 1. Simplex Maximization.- 2. Adaptive Gaussian Integration.- 3. Gauss-Hermite Integration.- 4. Monte Carlo Integration.- 5. Tierney-Kadane Integration.- F. Data Sets.- 1. Data Set 1.- 2. Data Sets 2-4.

ISBN: 9780792392125
ISBN-10: 0792392124
Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 238
Published: 30th November 1991
Publisher: Springer
Country of Publication: NL
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.91
Weight (kg): 1.19