Dynamic Investment-Driven Insurance Pricing and Optimal Regulation

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Main Authors: Chen, Bingzheng, Liang, Zongxia, Pang, Shunzhi
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author Chen, Bingzheng
Liang, Zongxia
Pang, Shunzhi
author_facet Chen, Bingzheng
Liang, Zongxia
Pang, Shunzhi
contents This paper analyzes the equilibrium of insurance market in a dynamic setting, 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.
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spellingShingle Dynamic Investment-Driven Insurance Pricing and Optimal Regulation
Chen, Bingzheng
Liang, Zongxia
Pang, Shunzhi
Theoretical Economics
Portfolio Management
This paper analyzes the equilibrium of insurance market in a dynamic setting, 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.
title Dynamic Investment-Driven Insurance Pricing and Optimal Regulation
topic Theoretical Economics
Portfolio Management
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.18432