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- Author:
- P J L O'Keeffe; A J Desai; K Foroughi; G J Hibbett; A F Maxwell; A C Sharp; N H Taverner; M B Ward; F J P Willis
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2005) 11(3): 407-496
Current developments in embedded value reporting
This paper reviews the developments in reporting of traditional embedded value and summarises some of the reasons why this is now undergoing change. It considers the purpose of an embedded value calculation and the effect of differing attitudes to risk. ... read more >>
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- Author:
- A D Wilkie; M P Owen; H R Waters
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2005) 11(2): 199-312
Notes on options, hedging, prudential reserves and fair values
In this paper we present many investigations into the results of simulating the process of hedging a vanilla option at discrete times. We consider mainly a `maxi' option (paying Max(A, B)), though calls, puts and `minis' are also considered. We show the ... read more >>
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- Author:
- I Iqbal
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2005) 11(1): 133-182
Effective decision making in a life company
In the recent past life companies have made many decisions which they have had cause to deeply regret. This paper looks at the range of decision making theories available. It then examines recent examples of decisions that had unfavourable consequences ... read more >>
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- Author:
- Brian Harrison
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- Life Convention 2004
One company's journey to realistic reporting (handout)
1 1© Friends Provident One Company’s Journey to Realistic Reporting Actuarial Life Convention Edinburgh November 2004 2© Friends Provident A Brief History • Demutualised 9 July 2001 – this stood put us in good shape • September 2002 involved in first ... read more >>
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- Author:
- Steven Rhodes
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- Life Convention 2004
Actuarial reforms from a legal standpoint (handout)
1 abcd 2004 Life Convention 7-9 November EICC Edinburgh Scotland Actuarial Reforms from a Legal Standpoint Steven Rhodes, Barrister Deputy General Counsel Reinsurance Group of America Old System • Single Decision Maker • Fellow of Faculty/Institute • ... read more >>
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2004) 10(5): 1047-1070
The Penrose report. A discussion meeting held by the Institute of Actuaries. Abstract of the discussion
The `Report of the Equitable Life Enquiry', by The Right Honourable Lord Penrose, was delivered to Treasury Ministers on 23 December 2003, and was published on 8 March 2004 by The Stationary Office (also at www.hm-treasury.gov.uk). Members were encouraged ... read more >>
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- Author:
- T J Sheldon; A D Smith
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2004) 10(3): 543-626
Market consistent valuation of life assurance business
In recent years there has been a trend towards market consistent valuation in those institutions for which actuaries have responsibilities. The larger United Kingdom with-profits insurance companies are now preparing realistic balance sheets, both for ... read more >>
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- Author:
- R C Willets; A P Gallop; T Leandro; J L C Lu; A S Macdonald; K A Miller; S J Richards; N Robjohns; J P Ryan; H R Waters
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2004) 10(4): 685-832
Longevity in the 21st century
The main objective of this paper is to offer a detailed analysis of mortality change in the United Kingdom at the beginning the 21st century. Starting from an exploration of 20th century mortality trends, focusing in particular on the 1990s, underlying ... read more >>
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- Author:
- M H Tripp; H L Bradley; R Devitt; G C Orros; G L Overton; L M Pryor; R A Shaw
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- British Actuarial Journal [BAJ] (2004) 10(5): 919-1026
Quantifying operational risk in general insurance companies
The paper overviews the application of existing actuarial techniques to operational risk. It considers how, working in conjunction with other experts, actuaries can develop a new framework to monitor/review, establish context, identify, understand and ... read more >>