Published research
Papers, presentations, and conference contributions.
A selection of peer-reviewed and conference work from the Imani network. These papers reflect the state of research at the time of publication.
15 July 2016
The Significance of Claims Fraud in Microinsurance and a Statistical Method to Channel Limited Fraud Identification Resources
PJF Agostinho, CJ Cherry
Examines the threat that claims fraud poses to microinsurance and presents a statistical approach to concentrating limited fraud-detection resources where they matter most.
17–18 November 2015
International benchmarking of hospital utilisation: how does the South African private sector compare?
S Ranchod, B Childs, M Abraham, R Taylor
Compares hospital admission rates and length of stay for South African medical-scheme patients against international benchmarks, setting realistic expectations for private-hospital utilisation in South Africa.
15 March 2015
Towards Best Practice in the Actuarial Assessment of Claims for Maintenance Against Deceased Estates
MW Lowther, JWT Mort
Applies an actuarial quality framework to the assessment of claims for maintenance against deceased estates in South Africa, proposing standards of accepted practice in this specialised area.
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