An Alternative to the Parallelogram Method

Abstract
The so-called "parallelogram" method is standard in actuarial practice for illustrating loss and exposure statistics as a conceptual and calculational device. Ratemaking is a prime example. In this article we propose a similar device based on three variable calculus. Loss Development, IBNR
Volume
Winter
Page
1- 30
Year
1994
Categories
Actuarial Applications and Methodologies
Ratemaking
Exposure Bases
On-level Adjustments
Actuarial Applications and Methodologies
Ratemaking
Trend and Loss Development
Publications
Casualty Actuarial Society E-Forum
Authors
Alfred Denard Commodore