Confidence bounds for the adjustment coefficient

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  • Susan M. Pitts
  • Rudolf Grübel
  • Paul Embrechts

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  • University College London (UCL)
  • ETH Zürich
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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)802-827
Seitenumfang26
FachzeitschriftAdvances in applied probability
Jahrgang28
Ausgabenummer3
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Sept. 1996

Abstract

Let ψ(u) be the probability of eventual ruin in the classical Sparre Andersen model of risk theory if the initial risk reserve is u. For a large class of such models ψ(u) behaves asymptotically like a multiple of exp (-Ru) where R is the adjustment coefficient; R depends on the premium income rate, the claim size distribution and the distribution of the time between claim arrivals. Estimation of R has been considered by many authors. In the present paper we deal with confidence bounds for R. A variety of methods is used, including jackknife estimation of asymptotic variances and the bootstrap. We show that, under certain assumptions, these procedures result in interval estimates that have asymptotically the correct coverage probabilities. We also give the results of a simulation study that compares the different techniques in some particular cases.

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Confidence bounds for the adjustment coefficient. / Pitts, Susan M.; Grübel, Rudolf; Embrechts, Paul.
in: Advances in applied probability, Jahrgang 28, Nr. 3, 09.1996, S. 802-827.

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Pitts SM, Grübel R, Embrechts P. Confidence bounds for the adjustment coefficient. Advances in applied probability. 1996 Sep;28(3):802-827. doi: 10.1017/S0001867800046504
Pitts, Susan M. ; Grübel, Rudolf ; Embrechts, Paul. / Confidence bounds for the adjustment coefficient. in: Advances in applied probability. 1996 ; Jahrgang 28, Nr. 3. S. 802-827.
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