Description: In this paper several probability models for the random amounts of needed long-term care are explained, and one model is used to provide an alternate premium calculation method for certain long-term care coverages. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990, VOL. 2.

Description: The subject of this paper is a mathematical model for insurance company risks formed by a linear combination of four stochastic processes recognizing claim patterns, investment performance assumptions, operating expenses and lapse expenses. A discussion of the paper follows. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1978, Vol. 30.