We propose a new approach to analyse the effect of diversification on a portfolio of risks. By means of mixing techniques, we provide an explicit formula for the probability density function of the portfolio. These techniques allow to compute analytically risk measures as VaR or TVaR, and...

In this paper we review changes in the insurance industry due to new risk-based regulations such as Solvency 2 and SST. The move from corporate management based on cash-flow to risk-based management is described and discussed through its consequences on capital management, economic valuation and...