Academic Catalog

IAM746 ACTUARIAL RISK THEORY

Course Code:	9700746
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Institute Of Applied Mathematics
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr BÜÞRA ZEYNEP TEMOÇÝN
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Basic concepts of probability in connection with Risk Theory; introduction to risk processes (claim number process, claim amount process, total claim number process, total claim amount process, inter-occurance process); convolution and mixed type distributions; risk models (individual and collective risk models); numerical methods (simple methods for discrete distributions, Edgeworth approximation, Esscher approximation, normal power approximation); premium calculation principles; Credibility Theory; retentions and reinsurance; Ruin Theory; ordering of risks.