Introductory Statistics with Applications in General Insurance

I. B. Hossack, J. H. Pollard, B. Zehnwirth

ISBN 10: 052165534X / ISBN 13: 9780521655347

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 1999

About this Item

This is a new edition of a very successful introduction to statistical methods for general insurance practitioners. No prior statistical knowledge is assumed, and the mathematical level required is approximately equivalent to school mathematics. Whilst the book is primarily introductory, the authors discuss some more advanced topics, including simulation, calculation of risk premiums, credibility theory, estimation of outstanding claim provisions and risk theory. All topics are illustrated by examples drawn from general insurance, and references for further reading are given. Solutions to most of the exercises are included. For the new edition the opportunity has been taken to make minor improvements and corrections throughout the text, to rewrite some sections to improve clarity, and to update the examples and references. A new section dealing with estimation has also been added.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introductory Statistics with Applications in General Insurance
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052165534X
• ISBN 13: 9780521655347
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 440 grams

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Synopsis

This is a new edition of a very successful introduction to statistical methods for general insurance practitioners. No prior statistical knowledge is assumed, and the mathematical level required is approximately equivalent to school mathematics. While the book is primarily introductory, the authors discuss some more advanced topics, including simulation, calculation of risk premiums, credibility theory, estimation of outstanding claim provisions and risk theory. All topics are illustrated by examples drawn from general insurance, and references for further reading are given. Solutions to most of the exercises are included. For the new edition, the opportunity has been taken to make minor improvements and corrections throughout the text, to rewrite some sections to improve clarity, and to update the examples and references. A new section dealing with estimation has also been added.

Book Description

This is a new edition of a very successful introduction to statistical methods for general insurance practitioners. No prior statistical knowledge is assumed, and the mathematical level required is approximately equivalent to school mathematics. Whilst the book is primarily introductory, some more advanced topics are treated and references for further reading are given. Solutions to most exercises are included.For this edition the opportunity has been taken to make minor improvements and corrections throughout the text, to rewrite some sections to improve clarity and to update the examples and references.