Robust regression methods for insurance risk classification

Risk classification is an important actuarial process for insurance companies. It allows for the underwriting of the best risks, through an appropriate choice of classification variables, and helps set fair premiums in rate-making. Currently, insurance companies mainly use ad-hoc methods for risk c...

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Main Author: Flores, Esteban
Format: Others
Published: 2002
Online Access:http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/1578/1/NQ85274.pdf
Flores, Esteban <http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/view/creators/Flores=3AEsteban=3A=3A.html> (2002) Robust regression methods for insurance risk classification. PhD thesis, Concordia University.