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A general model for the analysis and valuation of guaranteed minimum benefits in fonds policies. (Ein allgemeines Modell zur Analyse und Bewertung von guaranteed minimum benefits in Fondspolicen.) (German. English summary) Zbl 1215.91034

Summary: Variable Annuities with embedded guarantees are very popular in the US market. There exists a great variety of products with both, guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB) and guaranteed minimum living benefits (GMLB). Although several approaches for pricing some of the corresponding guarantees have been proposed in the academic literature, there is no general framework in which the existing variety of such guarantees can be priced consistently. The present paper fills this gap by introducing a model, which permits a consistent and extensive analysis of all types of guarantees currently offered within Variable Annuity contracts. Aside from a valuation assuming that the policyholder follows a given strategy with respect to surrender and withdrawals, we are able to price the contract under optimal policyholder behavior. Using both, Monte-Carlo methods and a generalization of a finite mesh discretization approach proposed by A. J. Tanskanen and J. Lukkarinen [Insur. Math. Econ. 33, No. 3, 595–609 (2003; Zbl 1103.91373)], we find that some guarantees are overpriced, whereas others, e.g. guaranteed annuities within guaranteed minimum income benefits (GMIB), are offered significantly below their risk-neutral value. We identify a variety of “new risks” associated with such products.

MSC:

91B30 Risk theory, insurance (MSC2010)
62P05 Applications of statistics to actuarial sciences and financial mathematics
91G60 Numerical methods (including Monte Carlo methods)

Citations:

Zbl 1103.91373
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