Description: This paper introduces the modern concepts and definitions of the statistical subject of life testing, and ties them in with corresponding concepts of actuarial science. This paper additionally presents a justification of some common laws of mortality. Discussions of the paper are included.

Description: This paper is concerned with the determination of credibility factors applicable to the estimation of the true claim level of a particular risk, based on both the actual observed claim experience of that risk and the expected claim level that would be predicted for the risk according to its exposure characteristics. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1969, Vol. 21, Pt. 1, No. 59 AB.

Description: This paper surveys the actuarial techniques connected with salary scale mathematics for the valuation of defined benefit pension plans. Followed by several discussion papers submitted

Description: The goal of this paper is to develop best possible estimates for the higher moments of a distribution of a positive bounded random variable, such as claim amounts, where these estimates are given in terms of the mean.

Description: This paper defines a general model for arbitrary units and gives formulas for computing the variance and mean squared error of decrement estimators. It is observed that, in small studies, the mean squared error is reduced by counting lives, even if the probability of death depends somewhat on the amount of insurance. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1981, Vol. 33.

Description: Reports generally display tables of data broken down by many variables. This paper presents a variation of the Whittaker-Henderson graduation method that may be used to graduate such multidimensional data. Followed by several discussion papers submitted

Description: This is a discussion of the paper, Frequency Distribution of Mortality Costs by John M. Boermeester, which used a series of random numbers to estimate variables under study.

Description: This paper examines the risks involved with equity investing for pension funds. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of the Monte Carlo technique to a practical situation in a company, group term rate making. It included a discussion of some of the problems encountered and the solution to these problems. Followed by several discussion papers submitted

Description: This paper presents formulas for the L-Function and shows this function has applications in computing survival rates free from the influence of a given cause of death.