Distribution-Free Calculation of the Standard Error of Chain Ladder Reserve Estimates

Abstract
A distribution-free formula for the standard error of chain ladder reserve estimates is derived and compared to the results of some parametric methods using a numerical example. Keywords: Claims reserving; chain ladder; standard error.
Volume
23:2
Page
213-225
Year
1993
Categories
Actuarial Applications and Methodologies
Reserving
Reserve Variability
Actuarial Applications and Methodologies
Reserving
Reserving Methods
Actuarial Applications and Methodologies
Reserving
Uncertainty and Ranges
Publications
ASTIN Bulletin
Authors
Thomas Mack