The multivariate Poisson-Generalized Inverse Gaussian claim count regression model with varying dispersion and shape parameters

George Tzougas and Despoina Makariou

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Abstract: We introduce a multivariate Poisson-Generalized Inverse Gaussian regression model with varying dispersion and shape for modeling different types of claims and their associated counts in nonlife insurance. The multivariate Poisson-Generalized Inverse Gaussian regression model is a general class of models which, under the approach adopted herein, allows us to account for overdispersion and positive correlation between the claim count responses in a flexible manner. For expository purposes, we consider the bivariate Poisson-Generalized Inverse Gaussian with regression structures on the mean, dispersion, and shape parameters. The model's implementation is demonstrated by using bodily injury and property damage claim count data from a European motor insurer. The parameters of the model are estimated via the Expectation-Maximization algorithm which is computationally tractable and is shown to have a satisfactory performance.

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Pages: 17 pages
Date: 2022-12-01
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Published in Risk Management and Insurance Review, 1, December, 2022, 25(4), pp. 401 - 417. ISSN: 1098-1616

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