Description

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 10 AM ET THE DAY OF THE WEBINAR. DUE TO HIGH VOLUME OF DEMAND, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO GUARANTEE A SEAT TO THOSE WHO REGISTER 48 HOURS AHEAD OF THE WEBINAR TIME.

A high-level introduction to auction theory and its applications to insurance ratemaking. Examples in the webinar will focus on individual large risks and range rating, but the theory has very wide applicability across types and lines of insurance. Key messages include: The process of buying insurance coverage may be described as an auction;  An actuary who is responsible for ratemaking should us conservatism to control for their own fallibility; The appropriate amount of conservatism in ratemaking can be modeled out using the tools of auction theory.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe different types of auctions and understand their distinguishing features.
2. Recognize factors that could give rise to a "winner's curse" in insurance sales.
3. Control the risk of a winner's curse by optimizing a bidding function.

Registration Information and Fees

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 10 AM ET THE DAY OF THE WEBINAR

Registration Fees (in U.S. Dollars)	Received on/by September 14, 2023	Received after September 15, 2023
Individual	$50	$75
Multiple Connections** (Unlimited internet connections for individuals working for the same company. Please note that audio for this presentation will be streamed via the web)	$600	$650

*Multiple Connection Registrations should contact Mallory Peebles directly at mpeebles@casact.org. The registering party for the Multiple Connection Registration will be responsible for distributing all event details to attending individuals within their company.

No Broadcast Policy
Your registration entitles you to access CAS’ webinar programs for which you have registered. By registering to attend the webinars, you agree not to sell, transfer, or otherwise share your webinar access link and/or code unless such sharing is authorized by CAS. You further agree not to record or broadcast CAS’ webinar programs without advance written authorization by CAS.

Cancellations/Refunds
Registrations fees will be refunded for cancellations received in writing through email, refund@casact.org, by September 21, 2023 less a $25 processing fee.

CAS Continuing Education Policy
The CAS Continuing Education Policy applies to all ACAS and FCAS members who provide Actuarial Services. Actuarial Services are defined in the CAS Code of Professional Conduct as “professional services provided to a Principal by an individual acting in the capacity of an actuary. Such services include the rendering of advice, recommendations, findings or opinions based upon actuarial considerations.” Members who are or could be subject to the continuing education requirements of a national actuarial organization can meet the requirements of the CAS Continuing Education Policy by satisfying the continuing education requirements established by a national actuarial organization recognized by the Policy. For further information regarding the CAS Continuing Education Policy please visit the CAS web site.

CAS Webinars may qualify for up to 1.8* CE Credits for CAS members. Participants should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CAS members earn 1 CE Credit per 50 minutes of educational session time, not to include breaks and/or lunch. *The amount of CE credit that can be earned for participating in this activity must be assessed by the individual attendee. It also may be different for individuals who are subject to the requirements of organizations other than the Casualty Actuarial Society.