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Moment-matching approximations for stochastic sums in non-Gaussian Ornstein–Uhlenbeck models

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  • Brignone, Riccardo
  • Kyriakou, Ioannis
  • Fusai, Gianluca

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In this paper, we recall actuarial and financial applications of sums of dependent random variables that follow a non-Gaussian mean-reverting process and contemplate distribution approximations. Our work complements previous related studies restricted to lognormal random variables; we revisit previous approximations and suggest new ones. We then derive moment-based distribution approximations for random sums attuned to Asian option pricing and computation of risk measures of random annuities. Various numerical experiments highlight the speed–accuracy benefits of the proposed methods.

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  • Brignone, Riccardo & Kyriakou, Ioannis & Fusai, Gianluca, 2021. "Moment-matching approximations for stochastic sums in non-Gaussian Ornstein–Uhlenbeck models," Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 96(C), pages 232-247.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:insuma:v:96:y:2021:i:c:p:232-247
    DOI: 10.1016/j.insmatheco.2020.12.002
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    Keywords

    Mean reversion; Non-Gaussian processes; Moment-matching; Asian option valuation; Stochastic annuities;
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    JEL classification:

    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General
    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies

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