Problem:
Suppose an insurer estimates that an exposure has the following loss distribution?
- $600,000 with probability 0.01
- Loss= $100,000 with probability 0.02
- $ 30,000 with probability 0.03
- $ 0 with probability 0.94
Claim payment are not expected to be paid until one year after the premium is received.
Required:
Question: If the interest rate is 5 percent what is the discounted expected claim cost?
Note: Please explain comprehensively and give step by step solution.