Search for dissertations about: "life insurance thesis 2011"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words life insurance thesis 2011.

  2. 1. Life after death : The diffusion of Swedish life insurance - Dynamics of financial and social modernization 1830-1950

    Author : Liselotte Eriksson; Magnus Lindmark; Robin Pearson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic history; life insurance; married women s property rights; industrial life insurance; funeral cost; sales promotion; policyholder; Sweden; culture; financial system; women; ekonomisk historia; Economic History;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to understand the diffusion process of Swedish life insurance during the period c. 1830-1950, with the specific aim to understand financial modernization and social mobilization as reflected in the diffusion of life insurance to less well-to-do classes and women. READ MORE

  4. 2. Stochastic claims reserving in non-life insurance : Bootstrap and smoothing models

    Author : Susanna Björkwall; Ola Hössjer; Esbjörn Ohlsson; Peter England; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Bootstrap; Chain-ladder; Generalized linear model; Separation method; Smoothing; Stochastic claims reserving; Mathematical statistics; Matematisk statistik; Mathematical Statistics; matematisk statistik;

    Abstract : In practice there is a long tradition of actuaries calculating reserve estimates according to deterministic methods without explicit reference to a stochastic model. For instance, the chain-ladder was originally a deterministic reserving method. READ MORE

  5. 3. Exploring life after stroke : experiences of stroke survivors, their family caregivers and experts in an Iranian context

    Author : Asghar Dalvandi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : stroke event;

    Abstract : The global burden of stroke is immense. Despite the high incidence of stroke, little research has been done on the post stroke recovery process. READ MORE

  6. 4. Pain rehabilitation in Sweden : a quality registry study

    Author : Vanja Nyberg; Mehmed Novo; Jan Ekholm; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : chronic pain; pain-related disability; pain rehabilitation; registry study; sick leave benefits; audit;

    Abstract : Background: Chronic pain, defined as non-malignant pain emanating from the musculoskeletal system, may limit everyday activities, social functioning and the quality of social and working life for individuals, creating disability as well as incurring high economic and public costs for society. Controlled studies show that cognitive-behavioural interdisciplinary rehabilitation has a positive effect on functioning in patients who have been disabled by chronic non-malignant pain conditions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Gender policy and gender equality in a public health perspective : investigating morbidity and mortality in Sweden and 22 OECD countries

    Author : Mona Backhans; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate gender policy and gender equality as determinants of health. Data at individual, municipal and country level were employed, and the settings were Sweden and 22 OECD countries. The studies span the time period 1973-2008. READ MORE