Short-Term Insurance Mathematics

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Overview

Subject area

MTH

Catalog Number

4451

Course Title

Short-Term Insurance Mathematics

Department(s)

Description

This course builds upon probability theory to introduce a variety of frequency and severity models, the steps involved in the modeling process, and procedures for carrying out these steps in solving business problems. The major topics to be studied are severity, frequency, and aggregate models and their modifications, as well as risk measures and the construction of empirical models for short-term insurance. This course is intended for actuarial science students preparing for the professional examination on the Construction and Evaluation of Actuarial Models (Exam C) given by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

Prerequisite: MTH 4120

Course Schedule