Dieser Beitrag befasst sich mit der geeigneten Ausgestaltung von Risikoteilungsregeln in der Rückversicherung bei asymmetrischer Information hinsichtlich des Verhaltens des Erstversicherers. Letzterer hat üblicherweise massive unbeobachtbare Spielräume z.B. bei der Auswahl der von ihm...

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The continuing trend of increasing frequency and severity of losses from natural and man-made-catastrophes during the last decades has drawn attention to catastrophe risk management. Considering the loss potential of catastrophic events, the private insurance markets' capacity does not seem to...

Under the expected utility hypothesis a costless genetic test has, at worst, zero private value. This happens if it does not affect optimal decisions. If the genetic test facilitates better decision-making for at least one possible test outcome, then it has positive private value. This...

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The regulatory regime in Europe is undergoing a fundamental change that will serve as a benchmark for the regulators in other countries. This paper analyses the influence of regulation imposed by Solvency II on life catastrophe risk management activities. The interplay of extreme mortality risks...