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An Analysis Of Equity-Linked Insurance Pricing, Clara C. Ortgies
An Analysis Of Equity-Linked Insurance Pricing, Clara C. Ortgies
Honors Program Theses
This comprehensive study of equity-linked insurance options will explore the pricing of certificates of deposit and life insurance options using a present value method. With this study, I will be able to construct and price various equity-linked insurance products, with a focus on life insurance, that insurance companies could then sell to prospective customers. I will use concepts and formulas based in actuarial math, probability theory, and financial engineering in order to construct, price, and analyze new equity-linked insurance products. The fundamental methodology I will use involves applying pricing theory based on the expected value of the insurance payoff present …
Critical Success Factors For Organizational Case Success, Chad Strauss
Critical Success Factors For Organizational Case Success, Chad Strauss
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
Practitioners and researchers have suggested that Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) technology can significantly improve the productivity of systems analysts and the quality of systems development. Before CASE can succeed, however, specific components must exist. This paper explores CASE and the components necessary for its widespread acceptance and use within information systems departments. Specifically, this paper will examine the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the possible benefits of CASE, the current state of CASE, critical success factors for CASE, and finally CASE use.
Actuarial Computation Of Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability, Kelly A. Renze
Actuarial Computation Of Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability, Kelly A. Renze
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
This project helps to demonstrate how pension actuaries must keep a constant eye on new laws. The pension industry is constantly bombarded with new laws which force them to alter policies and procedures. Because of the huge number of laws, it is difficult for all employees to fully understand every law. During my stay at the Principal, I discovered that many passages are interpreted differently by different people. I also uncovered some details through my research that other employees were not aware of.
Because of this complexity, it is often necessary to assign to one person, such as myself, the …