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A Recursive Procedure for Calculation of some Compound Distributions

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We consider compound distributions where the counting distribution has the property that the ratio between successive probabilities may be written as the ratio of two polynomials. We derive a recursive algorithm for the compound distribution, which is more efficient than the one suggested by Panjer & Willmot (1982) and Willmot & Panjer (1987). We also derive a recursive algorithm for the moments of the compound distribution. Finally, we present an application of the recursion to the problem of calculating the probability of ruin in a particular mixed Poisson process.

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  • Hesselager, Ole, 1994. "A Recursive Procedure for Calculation of some Compound Distributions," ASTIN Bulletin, Cambridge University Press, vol. 24(1), pages 19-32, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:astinb:v:24:y:1994:i:01:p:19-32_00
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