#6 Mortality Modeling: Predicting Human Longevity
Beyond simple statistics, analyze trends in mortality over time and learn about the Lee-Carter model and stochastic approaches for measuring longevity risk.
We do not grow old as long as we strive to improve ourselves.
Beyond simple statistics, analyze trends in mortality over time and learn about the Lee-Carter model and stochastic approaches for measuring longevity risk.
Learn how to design probability models for the number of accidents (Frequency) and the loss per accident (Severity), the core of non-life insurance sectors like auto, fire, and liability.
Understand the principles of insolvency arising from imbalances between an insurer's income and outgo, and learn how initial capital and security loading affect the probability of ruin.
Understand the concept of reinsurance, the 'insurance for insurers,' and analyze the differences between proportional and non-proportional reinsurance from a mathematical perspective.
Learn about the actuarial changes brought by the introduction of IFRS17, which values insurance liabilities at 'market value' rather than cost, as well as the concept of CSM (Contract Service Margi...
Master the fundamental mechanics of the bond market. Explore the inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices, and learn how to calculate Yield to Maturity (YTM) for advanced valuation.
Learn how to quantify interest rate risk with precision. Master Modified Duration to predict price changes and understand Convexity, the 'Curvature' that saves your portfolio during large market sh...
Learn how to read the future of the economy through the shape of interest rates. Master the mechanics of Normal, Inverted, and Flat curves, and understand why long-term vs. short-term spreads are t...
Understand how to evaluate the borrower's ability to pay you back. Master the world of Credit Ratings (S&P, Moody's), and learn how 'Credit Spreads' reflect the market's fear or confidence in the c...
Explore the exotic world of hybrid securities and structured debt. Master the mechanics of Convertible Bonds (CB), Bonds with Warrants (BW), and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) to unlock new dimen...