This book provides an overview of classical actuarial techniques including material that is
not readily accessible elsewhere such as the Ammeter risk model and the Markov-modulated risk
model. Other topics covered include utility theory credibility theory claims reserving and
ruin theory. The author treats both theoretical and practical aspects and also discusses links
to Solvency II. Written by one of the leading experts in the field these lecture notes serve
as a valuable introduction to some of the most frequently used methods in non-life insurance.
They will be of particular interest to graduate students researchers and practitioners in
insurance finance and risk management.
