Dynamic Investment-Driven Insurance Pricing: Equilibrium Analysis and Welfare Implication

Bingzheng Chen, Zongxia Liang and Shunzhi Pang

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Abstract: This paper develops a dynamic model to analyze the general equilibrium of the insurance market, focusing on the interaction between insurers' underwriting and investment strategies. Three possible equilibrium outcomes are identified: a positive insurance market, a zero insurance market, and market failure. Our findings reveal why insurers may rationally accept underwriting losses by setting a negative safety loading while relying on investment profits, particularly when there is a negative correlation between insurance gains and financial returns. Additionally, we explore the impact of regulatory frictions, showing that while imposing a cost on investment can enhance social welfare under certain conditions, it may not always be necessary. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of tailoring regulatory interventions to specific market conditions.

Date: 2024-10
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