A Review of the Statistical Problems of Casualty Companies

The complexity of statistical problems which today confront actuaries and statisticians of casualty companies would seem to indicate the desirability of a review of these problems as a whole in order to obtain a better perspective as to the value of statistical work and the methods used in arriving at results. Especially does it seem appropriate that such a review should be made at this time when the element of the expense of conducting casualty lines of insurance is so strongly in the foreground. It is felt that the broadest possible viewpoint should be taken in making such a study with the end in view of linking each component part of the statistical program with the rest, outlining methods of procedure and calling attention to any possible opportunities for further improvement.