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chain-ladder method

chain-ladder method proper noun: an actuarial loss reserving technique based on the assumption that historical loss development patterns are indicative of future loss development patterns.

Proper noun

the chain-ladder method

  1. An actuarial loss reserving technique based on the assumption that historical loss development patterns are indicative of future loss development patterns.

Questions about chain-ladder method

What does chain-ladder method mean?
Chain-ladder method means an actuarial loss reserving technique based on the assumption that historical loss development patterns are indicative of future loss development patterns.
What part of speech is chain-ladder method?
Chain-ladder method is a proper noun.

Words near chain-ladder method in the dictionary

  1. chain-cable
  2. chain-cables
  3. chain-driven
  4. chain-ganger
  5. chain-gangers
  6. chain-ladder method
  7. chain-light
  8. chain-lighted
  9. chain-lighting
  10. chain-lights
  11. chain-link

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