An expectation-maximization algorithm for the exponential-generalized inverse Gaussian regression model with varying dispersion and shape for modelling the aggregate claim amount

Tzougas, George and Jeong, Himchan (2021) An expectation-maximization algorithm for the exponential-generalized inverse Gaussian regression model with varying dispersion and shape for modelling the aggregate claim amount. Risks, 9 (1). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2227-9091

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This article presents the Exponential–Generalized Inverse Gaussian regression model with varying dispersion and shape. The EGIG is a general distribution family which, under the adopted modelling framework, can provide the appropriate level of flexibility to fit moderate costs with high frequencies and heavy-tailed claim sizes, as they both represent significant proportions of the total loss in non-life insurance. The model’s implementation is illustrated by a real data application which involves fitting claim size data from a European motor insurer. The maximum likelihood estimation of the model parameters is achieved through a novel Expectation Maximization (EM)-type algorithm that is computationally tractable and is demonstrated to perform satisfactorily.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://www.mdpi.com/journal/risks
Additional Information:	© 2021 The Authors
Divisions:	Statistics
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HA Statistics
Date Deposited:	08 Jan 2021 15:42
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2024 02:25
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/108210

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